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Thinking Through Social Work is a new series of texts designed and written specifically for those social work students entering the second or final phase of their degree course. Structured around sets
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More and more, teachers in the lifelong learning sector are required to teach the 14-19 age group. This book is a practical guide to delivering learning to 14-19s. It begins by looking at the backgro
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The second edition of this accessible text for trainee teachers in the Lifelong Learning Sector offers a practical guide to the challenges and anxieties they will face. It examines issues surrounding
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Planning and Enabling Learning is a core unit of the Lifelong Learning teaching qualifications. This popular text addresses all the required learning outcomes and content of that unit, specifically t
All trainee teachers in the Lifelong Learning Sector working towards ATLS and QTLS need to develop an understanding of the importance of communication in their role. This accessible book guides the r
The capacity to think critically is essential for success in sport courses in higher education. This book provides all those involved in the study of sport with the tools to assess, construct and pres
This book is part of the highly successful Transforming Social Work Practice series and is written specifically to support students on the Social Work Degree. It is full of practical tips, case studi
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