"In this interesting, informative and accessible book Kathy Hall takes you on a journey of exploration and discovery and succeeds in challenging the reader's own stance on the teaching, not only of reading, but also of literacy as a whole.! an excellent, thought-provoking book which empowers the rea[...]
The International Handbook of Research on Children's Literacy, Learning, and Culture synthesizes existing research literature and charts new theoretical, methodological and practical directions for primary and middle years literacy education.[...]
The Municipal preschools of Reggio Emilia, in Northern Italy, are renowned world-wide for the excellence of their provision. This approach provides a unique collaboration between children, parents, teachers and the wider community. Loris Malaguzzi and the Reggio Emilia Experience brings together the[...]
Loris Malaguzzi is indisputably a major thinker in education. This volume offers the most coherent account of Malaguzzi's educational thought. This work is divided into: Intellectual biography; Critical exposition of Malaguzzi's work; the reception and influence of Malaguzzi's work; and, the relevan[...]
A provocative exploration of how Western standards of beauty are influencing cultures across the globe and impacting personal, professional, romantic and familial relationships. Processes like skin lightening in India, hair smoothing in Black America, eyelid reconstruction in China, and plastic surg[...]