Educational assessment is riven by diverse views. The crucial division is between those who continue to believe in the effectiveness of objective assessment techniques and those who favour alternative methods. This book presents an analysis of the strengths, weaknesses and rationales for both...
Following the progress of Jasmine Maya, the book examines every part of baby care and development, including: bathing, changing, clothing; health and safety, immunisation; the role of the midwife and health visitor; feeding and weaning; play, stimulation, toys and books; and theories and theorists...
The power of language is overwhelming and this is shown in the way in which words are used to define, portray and explain people and situations. With this in mind, this book notes how the language of special needs has always been composed of words and images that foster fear, mistrust and loathing...