Quantum physics opens up the possibility of a new, participatory worldview; a worldview which proposes that we live in a universe where separation is an illusion, where participation means much more than the interaction of individuals, and where social justice is an ontologically significant principle embedded in reality. – Dr Read more…
Those most vulnerable to climate change impacts also have the least power to affect and influence social change … vulnerability to climate change is political, as access to power may be the critical factor that shapes communities’ ability to plan for, cope with and respond to the impacts of climate Read more…
certain individuals presenting with ASD are very creative and imaginative, based on examining art and literature created by ASD and TD individuals – Davis et al. (2796) This exploratory study’s main aim was to discover what proportion of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) created Imaginary Companions, investigating potential Read more…
Promises and threats play a central role in human communication, from family life to negotiation and politics. – Sztencel and Clarke This paper from the Journal of Language and Cognition examines two types of cognitive factors that are assumed to underpin people’s interpretation of conditional promises and threats. We would Read more…
This book makes an unusual and special contribution to the developing body of knowledge on practice ethics. – Gabriel and Casemore (2) In this book, Professor Lynne Gabriel, Roger Casemore and their contributors share narratives that emphasise how the consideration of the ethical dimension is of paramount importance to therapeutic Read more…
Mathematics is culturally situated, with its own history that has developed in rich and diverse ways in different cultures over thousands of years, and there are benefits to young people in experiencing mathematics in these ways. – Jagdev and Mallett (61) In this chapter, Manjinder Jagdev and Avril Mallett argue Read more…
We talked to Dr Helen Rowe about her Doctorate of Education (EdD) research, this is what she said! My study explored the relationship between young children’s reflections and their metacognitive knowledge (MCK). Whist there is reluctance to accept that metacognition and reflection are skills possessed by young children, the Early Read more…
When faced with pressure, athletes are expected to thrive. However, stress can have divergent effects on the performance of athletes, with some rising to the occasion and excelling, and others struggling to cope and failing. – Brimmell et al. (3) In this study, Jack Brimmell and colleagues shed more light Read more…
The native speaker ideology which stems largely from the historical association of England with modern-day English identifies and idealises those who are traditionally classed as native English speakers to be the absolutely “correct” users of the language. – Meddegama and Qian In this chapter Dr Indu Vibha Meddegama and Yuan Qian present Read more…
Now, as a lecturer and teacher educator, one of my aims is to facilitate my trainees’ reflecting critically on their teaching. – Jennifer Huntsley DESCRIPTION OF THE PAPER (E.G. IN THIS PRESENTATION BRENTNALL AND HUNTSLEY…) As Catherine said, we came to realise that while we were planning, delivering and reflecting Read more…