Featuring a comprehensive compilation, this collection provides concise yet detailed information on 10,000 species of animals, plants, fungi, and algae found in the British Isles. It encompasses every species that has an English common name, making it an invaluable resource for nature enthusiasts and researchers alike.
Focusing on the diverse educational needs across various professions, this 1983 publication explores the concept of education in a broader context. It delves into how different fields shape educational practices and highlights the importance of tailoring learning experiences to meet the unique demands of each profession. Through this examination, the book aims to enrich the understanding of education's role in professional development.
This practical book looks at the fundamental principles that underpin architectural illustration: to represent architectural design and the built environment in a way that the general public can understand. Focusing on watercolor, it explains the process from site sketching to finished rendering, and will be invaluable for artists, illustrators, architects, builders, and planners.
The Selected Works of Peter Jarvis
With over 30 years of experience, Peter Jarvis explores significant issues in education through his extensive body of work, which includes more than 30 books and 200 academic papers. His research spans various fields such as learning theory, adult education, nurse education, primary education, distance learning, and education for older adults, showcasing his comprehensive understanding and dedication to advancing educational practices.
Extensively revised and updated, this new edition reflects significant changes in the field of adult education. The author incorporates substantial additional material, providing fresh insights and perspectives that enhance the understanding of contemporary practices and theories in adult learning.
Draws together various aspects of becoming a person into the framework of learning. This book demonstrates the ways in which we become social human beings: internalising, accommodating and rejecting the culture to which we are exposed (both primarily and through electronic mediation) while growing and developing as human beings and people.
Active Citizenship in a Late Modern Age
Offering a fresh perspective on lifelong learning and the learning society, this book connects these concepts deeply with the essence of humanity. It challenges traditional views and encourages readers to explore the intrinsic relationship between learning and human development.
The book explores various learning theories applicable to all age groups, aiming to develop a comprehensive model for understanding human learning processes. It delves into the intricacies of how individuals acquire knowledge and skills, providing insights that bridge different educational stages and contexts.
Learning is among the most basic of human activities. The study of learning, and research into learning is becoming a central part of educational studies. This is a comprehensive introduction to contemporary theories and modern practices of learning. Updated and expanded, this second edition should be of interest to teachers, facilitators, human resource developers and students of education. The contents cover: lifelong learning; the social background to learning; cognitivist theory; types of learning; learning using ICT; and philosophical reflections on learning.