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Action Research

Principles and practice

Since its first publication, Action Research: Principles and Practice has become a key text in its field. This new updated edition clearly describes and explains the practices of action research and its underlying values, and introduces important new ideas, including: all professionals should be reflective practitioners; they should produce their personal theories of practice to show how they are holding themselves accountable for their educational influences in learning; the stories they produce become a new people’s history of action research, with potential for influencing new futures. This new edition has expanded in scope, to contribute to diverse fields including professional development across the sectors and the disciplines. It considers the current field, including its problems as well as its considerable hopes and prospects for new thinking and practices. Now fully updated, this book contains: A wealth of case-study material New chapters on the educational significance of action research An overview of methodological and ethical discussion The book is a valuable addition to the literature on research methods in education and nursing and healthcare, and professional education, and contributes to contemporary debates about the generation and dissemination of knowledge and its potential influence for wider social and environmental contexts. Practitioners across the professions who are planning action research in their own work settings will find this book a helpful introduction to the subject while those studying on higher degree courses will find it an indispensable resource.

Dangers and threats There are, however, considerable dangers around, and
these constitute poten— tial threats to the integrity and even the continuation
ofaction research. First I present some of the dangers as I see them, and then I
outline ...

Managing Academic Libraries

Principles and Practice

Managing Academic Libraries: Principles and Practice is aimed at professionals within the Library and Information Services (LIS) who are interested in learning more about the management of academic libraries. Written against a backdrop made up of the changes that digital technology has brought to academic libraries, this book uncovers how the library has changed its meaning from a physical to virtual icon and its effect on culture. The book aims to provide managers and students of LIS at all levels with the necessary management principles and practices needed to respond proactively to diverse audiences, while also keeping a focus on the purposes of higher education. In addition, readers will find an examination of various aspects of library management and reviews on key management techniques that can be used for successful interpretation and implementation of academic library mission statements. Provides tactics on how to manage the centrality of learning and reading in academic libraries Includes best practices on managing a learning organization Covers proactive management principles and practices that are needed to respond to diverse audiences

... 21–22 information needs, 21 specific purposes, 23–24 Library Website, 44, 50
Lifecycle librarianship, 2 Literacy, 9 ... P. Photo-elicitation, 48–49 Portable skills
toolkit, 48–49 ... V. Vocabulary-building activity, 33–35 Index 98
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Cost Accounting

Principles and Practice

A work which is designed to provide a clear exposition of the principles and technical procedures of cost accounting. It emphasises the role of cost accounting within a multidisciplinary approach to management and enhances the appreciation of the wide applicability of the principles and techniques of each topic. Coverage of the technical aspects of cost accounting is aimed at giving the student an in depth understanding of the topic. Chapter end questions split into self test, question with answers and questions without answers giving a study aid and including examination questions from a range of professional bodies.

This text provides a clear exposition of the principles and technical procedures of cost accounting.

Brain-Based Learning and Education

Principles and Practice

Brain-Based Learning and Education presents a new type of education that uses brain-based and self-control theory-driven training. Leaving aside the current focus in education on content knowledge, it examines essential character strengths such as selfcontrol, persistence, creativity, attention, memory, and social learning, and relates their relevance to learning. By bridging the research and application gap in education, this text not only covers the latest findings related to learning and teaching but also provides insights for application and practice for brain-based methods in health and education. This integration of neuroscience and education takes us from a deep understanding of brain function to the frontline of the classroom. Explains an integrative training mechanisms from the behavioral, neuroscientific, and physiological perspectives Presents brain-based practice methods that can be readily applied to the education system Addresses additional issues, such as stress, wandering mind, and individuality Includes stories and findings related to the brain, learning, and teaching

By bridging the research and application gap in education, this text not only covers the latest findings related to learning and teaching but also provides insights for application and practice for brain-based methods in health and ...

Effective Business Communication

Principles and Practice for the Information Age

*Real life mini cases based on companies and charities, e.g., BT, IKEA, Oxfam. *Exercises in each chapter, suitable for groups or individual study.

This is a fast-paced, wide-ranging review of business communications - from personal presentations to direct mail, and beyond.Coverage includes: how to overcome "noise" to get your message across; effective ways to use language and images; ...