Smith, H., and A. McGrandles (eds), The Impact of Mental Health And WellBeing On Effective Learning & Teaching: A Practical Guide For Those Responsible For Learners. Airdrie: Swan and Horn

(178 pages, £19.99, Book 1, ISBN 978-1-909675-05-6 This first book out of two books by the authors deals with issues that are affecting educators in ways that are thought-provoking and useful. The book begins with a reflection from Professor Ken Read more…


Smith, H., and A. McGrandles (eds), The Impact of Mental Health And WellBeing On Effective Learning & Teaching: A Practical Guide For Those Responsible For Learners. Airdrie: Scotland

Smith, H., and A. McGrandles (eds), The Impact of Mental Health And WellBeing On Effective Learning & Teaching: A Practical Guide For Those Responsible For Learners. Airdrie: Swan and Horn (178 pages, £19.99, Book 2, ISBN 978-1-909675-06-3) This book deals Read more…


French, A. and M. O’Leary (editors). Teaching Excellence in Higher Education: Challenges and the Teaching Excellence Framework. Bingley: Emerald

This book will interest you if you are teaching and/or researching in higher education. The book combines the talents of four experienced academics who work in a variety of University settings (Dr Amanda French; Dr Matt O’Leary [Birmingham City University]; Read more…


Blanchard, J. 2017. Inside Teaching: How To Make A Difference For Every Teacher And Learner. London: Routledge

Blanchard, J. 2017. Inside Teaching: How To Make A Difference For Every Teacher And Learner. London: Routledge (172 pages, £19.99) This is a useful book for anyone who is interested in pedagogy and teacher education. The book is written in Read more…


Professional development in pedagogy with technology in higher education: A brave new world?

phones in class

The IPDA (International Professional Development Association) conference at the University of Stirling in 2016 witnessed a number of highlights. One highlight that led to much post-keynote discussion was Jan Vermunt’s recommendation for us to explore the hidden themes within education. Read more…


Carroll, M. and McCulloch M. (2014) Understanding teaching and learning in primary education: London: Sage

Pages: 323 Price: £19.79   This book explores the wide ranging and dynamic aspects of teaching in primary education. It is aimed primarily at trainee teachers and those engaged in continuing professional development. The text draws together the processes of Read more…