PTLLS students often find it challenging to approach their studies. Some are returning to study after a long break & others have no previous experience of study at this level. This text is an accessible guide to studying for the NEW PTLLS Award. It begins by looking at how to prepare for study & taught sessions & goes on to cover self-study including research skills referencing & reflective practice. Guidance on presenting work & tips for presentations are included. This second edition has been updated for the NEW Award &

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Full of advice on topics such as note taking reading strategies & exam technique this fully revised & updated new edition will motivate inspire & guide you through your studies. The advice & tools provided will help you plan your work improve your skills & boost your confidence. The new edition has:
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- more on using statistics
- more on planning & timetabling techniques
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- expanded advice on preparing & giving presentations Included with the book is a CD Rom that supplies:
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- editable planners & other resources
- internet links to further information templates & additional help. This is an essential read for all dyslexic students in further & higher education. Praise for the first edition: [W]ith all the contributors having completed the Postgraduate Certificate: Teaching Adult Dyslexic Learners in Higher Education!this reader felt that the study skills discussed were tried tested & reliable. I shall recommend this book to confident undergraduates or those who have good teacher/support
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If you are serious about succeeding on your course The Study Skills Handbook is your essential companion. Based on over 20 years experience of working with students 1/2 million copy bestselling author Stella Cottrell helps you develop the skills you need to improve your grades build your confidence & plan for the future you want. Her tried & trusted approach recognises that we each have a unique formula for success & that finding it is the key to reaching our potential. This book will help you to:
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Covering all the key themes different theoretical views & approaches to studying childhood & early childhood this book guides you through your course telling you exactly what is expected of you throughout your studies. It will ensure you develop the skills you need to become successful & key areas covered include: making the transition from personal experience of children to studying childhood; making the most of your lectures; writing good assignments; learning how to study independently; developing your critical thinking; drawing on the full range of student resources (people services research visits); & getting a job in the early years sector. The new edition has been thoroughly updated & now contains: a new chapter on placements & visits; detailed advice on how to avoid plagiarism; full consideration of multi-agency working throughout every chapter; & advice on career opportunities & further study. Designed to support students in their studies & beyond this book is an essential purchase for anyone studying childhood or early childhood. ...

The third edition of this best-selling book has been thoroughly revised to reflect the changing nature of the discipline. New forms of history are included in the text including popular & TV histories. Illustrative matter from more up-to-date works now sit alongside a broader discussion of postmodernism & the balance of canonical historians has now been readdressed to reflect current trends. With advice on writing essays & dissertations & preparing for exams the skills section has also been expanded to include group work & oral presentations & deals with using the Internet for assignments. Collectively then this book remains a must for any student embarking on the exciting adventure that is studying history. ...

Studying PGCE Geography at M Level" is for all students undertaking their PGCE those working to gain Masters credits & experienced teachers who wish to broaden their understanding of geography education. Bridging the gap between theory & practice it is designed to support & challenge teachers as they explore geography education research consider how theory & research enhance practice & develop critical reflection on practice. Divided into three key sections it: investigates professional practice
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- extended reading engaging with theory undertaking research & writing your dissertation. Chapters include key readings & questions to encourage further research & reflection & every chapter is illustrated with summaries of real students' dissertations demonstrating the kind of research undertaken at M Level. Written by experts in geography education " Studying PGCE Geography at M Level" offers invaluable support & inspiration for all those engaged in teaching research & writing in geography education."

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Peter Jacksons epic trilogy the biggest film event of the 21st century turned the best-selling book of the 20th century into a popular critical & financial success all over again. This comprehensive collection draws together twenty-five essays on the making the meaning & the reception of The Lord of the Rings. There is a section on the business of the event film critical chapters on techniques & meanings ranging from music to spirituality essays on the multimedia products associated with the films observations on the trilogys global audience & an informative dossier of reviews interviews production details & box-office returns. More closely integrated & more attuned to the global marketplace than the older blockbusters the event film with its attention-grabbing pitch for the status of news will be one of the most influential media forms of the coming years. These meticulous essays combine with Peter Jacksons remarkable trilogy to form a unique entry to the study of 21st century media. ...

A new edition of Arnolds number one media studies textbook Studying the Media is a major event. The only A level textbook to offer full colour throughout this new edition has been thoroughly revised to address the needs of media students taking the new AS/A2 media studies specifications & as pre-course reading for undergraduates. Following the revised specifications it contains much more material on media texts & representations including genre more on globalisation film & new media. The chapter on media research & investigation addresses the needs of students undertaking project work & a glossary of key terms help ensure their understanding of key concepts. Giving students a foundation framework to build on Studying the Media also provides numerous creative exercises & activities with suggestions for future reading & guidelines for further research & analysis. ...

On the heels of the successful Stuff Every Man Should Know" & " Stuff Every Husband Should Know" comes the most important volume yet in Quirks handy guides to practical manhood: " Stuff Every Dad Should Know". Its full of the indispensible hands-on wisdom that all fathers need in order to instill that comforting sense of dad awe in their children including How to Fix a Boo-Boo; How to Stop a Temper Tantrum; Five Great Books to Read with Your Child; How to Rid a Room of Monsters; The Birds & the Bees for All Ages; How to Photograph Your Child; & many more! Blending humour practicality & wholesome family values " Stuff Every Dad Should Know" is a Fathers Day slam dunk & a must-have pocket reference for any dad or dad-to-be." ...