New in the Library – Top Picks!

Here is our selection of top new titles in the Library this week!

 

Chappell, S. V., Ketchum, K. E., & Richardson, L. (2018). Gender diversity and LGBTQ inclusion in K-12 schools: a guide to supporting students, changing lives. New York: Routledge.

Found in the Education Library at 371/9 CHA, click here to check availability.

 

Grigg, R. & Lewis, H. (2019). Teaching creative and critical thinking in schools. Los Angeles: SAGE.

Found in the Education Library at 153/07 GRI, click here to check availability.

 

Gullo, G. L., Capatosto, K., & Staats, C. (2019). Implicit bias in schools: a practioner’s guide. New York: Routledge.

Found in the Education Library at 371/9 GUL, click here to check availability.

 

Waterhouse, A. (2019). Emotional literacy: supporting emotional health and wellbeing in school. London: Routledge.

Found in the Education Library at 920/7 WAT, click here to check availability.

 

Feinberg, W. (2018). Dewey and education. New York: Routledge.

Found in the Education Library at 370/1 FEI, click here to check availability.

 

Winkle-Wagner, R., Lee-Johnson, J., & Gaskew, A. N. (2019). Critical theory and qualitative data analysis in education. New York: Routledge.

Found in the Education Library at 370/78 WIN, click here to check availability.

 

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Presenting our Faculty Publications – Summer Special

Whether you are home or away this summer, we have print books and ebooks of the latest publications written by our academic staff.

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First we have a chapter written by Mary Earl available as an Ebook with your RAVEN password:

Melloni, A., & Cadeddu, F. (Eds.). (2019). Religious literacy, law and history: perspectives on European pluralist societies. London: Routledge.

Chapter 13: Teaching faith written by Mary Earl

“Despite a sense that religion is in decline in the western world (Giddens, 1991), writers like Gerard Delanty (2009) demonstrate that it is not so much declining as reflexively shifting along with other aspects of culture, in the face of global modernity. This chapter, based on a two year empirical study of how beliefs and practices associated with religions are taught in schools in the UK and the US, demonstrates both the factors which keep this kind of education and vibrant and those which are likely to close it down. Religious literacy is seen, here, as a fundamentally important aspect of education in both countries. The chapter also  recognizes that religious education functions very differently in those two countries  because both constitution (law) and history frame its presence as part of the public voice differently.  As a result of this very different communities of practice have grown up around teaching faith in the US and the UK and although the twenty schools in this study shared some very fundamentally common aims what sometimes seems to push their attitude to religious diversity and difference apart is still the history, law and dogma of the traditions themselves. Whilst it is difficult, as always, to see what might happen, in five, ten or thirty years, to religious education in the UK, it is clear from this study  that the need for religious literacy is perceived across Europe and beyond. What is not so clear is what part schools should have in producing it”  (Mary Earl)

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If you are in Cambridge for the summer you will find our next pick in the Library with a chapter written by Maria Nikolajeva. You can find this book in the Children’s Books section with the classmark 028/5 CAN  

Canepa, N. L. (Ed.). (2019). Teaching fairy tales. Detroit, MIU: Wayne State University Press.

Cognitive-affective approaches to fairy tales. Written by Maria Nikolajeva

“In this essay I explore the ways in which cognitive-affective approaches illuminate dimensions of fairy tales neglected by other approaches.
Traditionally, fairy-tale characters are believed to be flat and subordinate to plots; however, this new approach reveals psychological complexity that possibly explains why fairy tales continue to fascinate us. The essay offers a theoretical framework and practical suggestions for discussing fairy tales, in classrooms, in teacher training and in research. The essay, and the volume as a whole, will be useful for undergraduates taking papers such as Language, Communication, and Literacies, Poetics, Aesthetics and Criticism, and Children and Literature. It will be valuable for PGCE students, and for graduate students it will provide innovative theoretical platform regardless of their topic, but particularly helpful for those working on media transformations.” (Maria Nikolajeva)

 

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Finally we have another Ebook to enjoy written by Keith Taber, which can be accessed with your RAVEN password.

Taber, K. (2019). The nature of the chemical concept: re-constructing chemical knowledge in teaching and learning. Cambridge: Royal Society of Chemistry.

“The Nature of the Chemical Concept: Re-constructing Chemical Knowledge in Teaching and Learning” is a book about teaching and learning and the nature of chemistry. Chemistry teaching involves a great many concepts, and these are of different types. Although chemistry is about substances and their interactions, most of the concepts we teach are linked as much to theories and models as to actual chemicals, and this makes the subject abstract and challenging for learners. Added to that, concepts are mental entities so that the ‘canonical’ concepts of chemistry only exist in the mind and in such pale reflections as can be represented (as in texts and diagrams). They are shared in the same way that our ideas of mermaids or unicorns are shared without actually ever experiencing a mermaid or unicorn. The book presents an account of what concepts are, and a typology of the kinds of concepts met in teaching and learning the subject. The historical development of two concepts (potassium and acids) are offered as case studies to show how concepts shift over time, sometimes (as with acids) reflecting what chemists find useful rather than what they consider true. The books considers how concepts are presented in curriculum and teaching, and how learners construct their versions of these concepts as they best make sense of what they are taught. Whilst this book takes chemistry as its focus, similar considerations, processes, and complications are found in teaching any academic subject” (Keith Taber)

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Other recent publications by our Faculty Staff include the following….

Ebook to enjoy written by Morag Morrison-Helme, which can be accessed with your RAVEN password.

O’Toole, J., Bagshaw, D., Burton, B., Grünbaum., Lepp, M., Morrison., Pillai, J. (2019). Researching conflict, drama and learning: the international DRACON project. Singapore: Springer.

The Education Library has 4 print copies of the next book available in the Teaching section with the classmark: 371/1 POL

Pollard, A., Black-Hawkins, K., Cliff Hodges, G., Dudley, P., Higgins, S., James, M., … Wolpert, M. A. (2019). Reflective teaching in schools (5th ed.). London: Bloomsbury.

With contributions from:

Kristine Black-Hawkins

Peter Dudley

Sue Swaffield

Mandy Swann

Mark Winterbottom

Finally, another Ebook to enjoy over the summer, written by Steven Hunt:

Natoli, B., & Hunt, S. (2019). Teaching classics with technology. London: Bloomsbury

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Remember you can discover the full range via #EdFacPublications

 

New in the Library! Primary Science & Geography Resources

One of our Primary PGCE students recommended some lovely Primary Science and Geography resources for the Library to purchase.  They were needed for the topic of fossils and rocks that she was teaching on her 1b Placement.  The children in her class enjoyed them so much we wanted to share the books with you and what the children had to say about their favourite titles.

 

Bailey, J., & Lilly, M. (2003). Monster stones: the story of a dinosaur fossil. London: Bloomsbury.

Found in the Education Library at 507/2 BAI (yellow label), click here to check availability.

“I like how this is a bit like a comic book, but the pictures are serious and show you what you want to learn. I like how the pictures add to the words.”

 

Guillain, C., & Zommer, Y. (2017). The street beneath my feet. London: QED Publishing.

Found in the Education Library at 910/72 GUI (yellow label), click here to check availability.

“I quite liked The Street Beneath my Feet because instead of like a book… it goes down and up and gives you like um an experience like we are travelling down… and it explains everything in detail with good pictures of what it is like under the earth.”

 

Arnold, C., & Plant, A. (2016). Living fossils: clues to the past. Watertown: Charlesbridge.

Found in the Education Library at 507/2 ARN (yellow label), click here to check availability.

 

Dixon, H., & Baily, H. (2018). When the whales walked: and other incredible evolutionary journeys. London: Words & Pictures.

Found in the Education library at 507/2 DIX (yellow label), click here to check availability.

“It is fascinating because it has diagrams of fish, reptiles and then lizards and dinosaurs showing families of living things. I like the pictures of ancient animals.”

 

Aston, D. H., & Long, S. (2015). A rock is lively. San Francisco: Chronicle Books.

Found in the Education Library at 507/2 AST (yellow label), click here to check availability.

 

Take a look at our latest Instagram post (click here) showcasing more of our wonderful new teaching resources.

Are there any useful teaching resources you would like to recommend for the Library to purchase?  Fill out the online form via the Library Moodle site, just click on the ‘Suggest a purchase’ link in the Quick Links box. Click here to access the Library Moodle site.

 

 

 

New in the Library – Top Picks! Special Edition: Primary Education

Our special edition of Top Picks! this week features new titles with the theme of Primary Education.

Caldwell, H. & Pope, S. (2019). STEM in the primary curriculum. Los Angeles: Learning Matters.

Found in the Education Library at 507/2 CAL, click here to check availability.

 

Carroll, J., Howard, C., & Knight, B. (2018). Understanding British values in primary schools: policy and practice. Los Angeles: Learning Matters.

Found in the Education Library at 920/72 CAR, click here to check availability.

 

Mason, S., & Woolley, R. (2019). Relationships and sex education 3-11: supporting children’s development and well-being (2nd ed.). London: Bloomsbury Academic.

Found in the Education Library at 371/72 MAS, click here to check availability.

 

Johnson, J., & Watts, A. (2018). Developing creativity and curiosity outdoors: how to extend creative learning in the early years. London: Routledge.

Found in the Education Library at 371/21 JOH, click here to check availability.

 

Cremin, T., McDonald, R., Longley, E., & Blakemore, L. (2019). Jumpstart! drama: games and activities for ages 5-11 (2nd ed.). London: Routledge.

Found in the Education Library at 792/072 CRE (yellow label), click here to check availability.

 

Grigg, R., & Hughs S. V. (2019). Teaching primary humanities (2nd ed.). London: Routledge.

Found in the Education Library at 900/72 GRI, click here to check availability.

 

Hood, P. (2019). Teaching languages creatively. London: Routledge.

Found in the Education Library at 407/2 HOO, click here to check availability.

 

Constable, K. (2019). The outdoor classroom in practice, ages 3-7: a month-by-month guide to forest school provision. London: Routledge.

Found in the Education Library at 372/21 CON (yellow label), click here to check availability.

 

Connor, D. (2019). Supporting children with autism in the primary classroom: a practical approach. London: Routledge.

Found in the Education Library at 136/795 CON (yellow label), click here to check availability.

 

Spence, R. (2019). Children beyond labels: understanding standardised assessment and managing additional learning needs in primary school. London: Routledge.

Found in the Education Library at 136/76 SPE (yellow label), click here to check availability.

 

New in the Library – Top Picks! Special Edition: Children’s Fiction

Take a look at our bumper edition of new Top Picks! with the theme of Children’s Fiction.

 

Dawson, J. (2019). Meat market. London: Quercus Children’s Books.

Found in the Education Library at DAWSON, click here to check availability.

 

Dawson, J. (2018). Clean. London: Quercus Children’s Books.

Found in the Education Library at DAWSON, click here to check availability.

 

Dawson, J. (2019). Proud. London: Stripes.

Found in the Education Library at DAWSON, click here to check availability.

 

Travers, Child, & Child, Lauren. (2018). Mary Poppins (New edition / illustrated by Lauren Child. ed.). London: HarperCollins Children’s Books.

Found in the Education Library at TRAVERS, click here to check availability.

 

Beauvais, C. (2018). In Paris with you. London: Faber & Faber.

Found in the Education Library at BEAUVAIS, click here to check availability.

 

Fforbes, J. (2012). The last dragonslayer (Chronicles of Kazam). Boston: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.

Found in the Education Library at FFORDE, click here to check availability.

 

Fforde, J. (2013). The song of the quarkbeast (Chronicles of Kazam). Boston: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.

Found in the Education Library at FFORDE, click here to check availability.

 

Fforde, J. (2014). The eye of Zoltar (Chronicles of Kazam). Boston: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.

Found in the Education Library at FFORDE, click here to check availability.

 

Hennessy, C. (2016). Nothing tastes as good. London: Hot Key Books.

Found in the Education Library at HENNESSY, click here to check availability.

 

De Waal, K. (2017). My name is Leon. London: Penguin Books.

Found in the Education Library at DE WAAL, click here to check availability.

 

Dowd, S. (2015). Solace of the road. London: Definitions.

Found in the Education Library at DOWD, click here to check availability.

 

Dowd, S. (2016). The London Eye mystery. London: Puffin.

Found in the Education Library at DOWD, click here to check availability.

 

Grant, H. (2009). The vanishing of Katharina Linden. London: Penguin Books.

Found in the Education Library at GRANT, click here to check availability.

 

Crossan, S. (2019). Toffee. London: Bloomsbury.

Found in the Education Library at CROSSAN, click here to check availability.

 

Burgess, M. (2018). The lost witch. London: Andersen Press.

Found in the Education Library at BURGESS, click here to check availability.

 

Burgess, M. (2013). The hit. Frome: Chicken House.

Found in the Education Library at BURGESS, click here to check availability.

 

Burgess, M. (2014). Doing it. London: Andersen Press.

Found in the Education Library at BURGESS, click here to check availability.

New in the Library – Top Picks! Special edition: Race

This week we bring a special edition of Top Picks! showcasing some new titles to the Library with the theme of Race.

Decuir-Gunby, J. T., Chapman T. K., & Schutz, P. A. (2019). Understanding critical race research methods and methodologies: lessons from the field. London: Routledge.

Found in the Education Library at 301/01 DEC, click here to check availability.

 

Aman, R. (2018). Decolonising intercultural education: colonial differences, the geopolitics of knowledge, and inter-epistemic dialogue. London: Routledge.

Found in the Education Library at 370/19 AMA, click here to check availability.

 

Smith, L., Tuck, E., & Yang, K. W. (2019). Indigenous and decolonizing studies in education: mapping the long view. London: Routledge.

Found in the Education Library at 370/19 TUH, click here to check availability.

 

Brooks, J. S., & Theoharis, G. (2019). Whiteucation: privilege, power, and prejudice in school and society. New York: Routledge.

Found in the Education Library at 371/96 BRO, click here to check availability.

 

Tomlinson, S. (2019). Education and race from empire to Brexit. Bristol: Policy Press.

Found in the Education Library at 371/96 TOM, click here to check availability.

 

Akala. (2019). Natives: race and class in the ruins of empire. London: Two Roads.

Found in the Education Library at Temporary Reference 305/8 AKA (this title is for reference only and can only be read in the Library. Ask a friendly Librarian at the Welcome desk to fetch it for you.)

 

Sabzalian, L. (2019). Indigenous children’s survivance in public schools. New York: Routledge.

Found in the Education Library at 371/96 SAB, click here to check availability.

 

 

Ebook Top Picks! Special Edition: Research Methods

This week we have lots of fabulous new research methods ebooks for your reading pleasure!

Cohen, L., Manion, L., & Morrison, K. (2018). Research methods in education (8th ed.). London: Routledge.

Click here to access via iDiscover.

 

Aidley, D. (2019). Introducing quantitative methods: a practical guide. London : Red Globe Press.

Click here to access via iDiscover.

 

Vries, R. (2018). Critical statistics: seeing beyond the headlines. Hampshire: Palgrave Macmillan.

Click here to access via iDiscover.

 

 

 

 

 

Taylor, C., & Hughes, C. (2016). Posthuman research practices in education. Hampshire: Palgrave Macmillan.

Click here to access via iDiscover.

 

 

 

 

Staines, G. (2019). Social sciences research: research, writing, and presentation strategies for students (3rd ed.). Lanham: Rowman & Littlefield.

Click here to access via iDiscover.