Reviews

Abbott, Chris (2001) Changing Education
Bassey, Michael (1999) Case Study Research in Educational Settings
Knasel, Eddy et al (2000) Learn for your life
Lockwood, Fred & Gooley, Anneeds (2001) Innovation in Open and Distance Learning
Simons, Robert-Jan et al ed (2000) New Learning
Williams, Marcia et al (1999) Distance Learning
Also received
Branch, Robert & Fitzgerald, Mary Ann(2001) Educational Media and Technology Handbook
Leask, Marilyn ed (2001) Issues in Teaching Using ICT
Linn Marcia & Hsi, Sherry (2000) Computers, Teachers, Peers
Rylatt, Alastair (2001) Learning Unlimited
Stuart, Roderick (1998) Team Development Games for Trainers
Whittaker, Mike & Cartwright, Ann (2000) The Mentoring Manual
Wood, Terryeds et al eds (2001) Beyond Classical Pedagogy
Yates, Chris & Bradley, Jo ed (2000) Basic Education at a Distance     

Reviews

Books reviewed:
Bonk, Curtis & King, Kira, Electronic Collaborators
Cohn, John et al, Planning for Automation
Cowan, John, On Becoming an Innovative University Teacher
Garg, Suresh et al (eds), Science & Technology through Open & Distance Education
Jonassen, David et al, Task Analysis Methods for Instructional Design
Kent, Todd & McNergney, Robert, Will Technology Really Change Education?
Elton, L, Teaching in Higher Education: Appraisal and Training
Littleton, Karen & Light, Paul (eds), Learning with Computers: Analysing Productive Interaction
Morgan, Colin & Morris, Glyn, Good Teaching & Learning: Pupils & Teachers Speak
Prosser, Michael & Trigwell, Keith, Understanding Learning and Teaching: The Experience in Higher Education
Provenzo, Eugene et al, Computers, Curriculum and Cultural Change     

Reviews

Books reviewed:
Barron, Ann & Orwig, Gary, New Technologies for Education: a Beginner's Guide
Crawford, Roger, Managing Information Technology in Secondary Schools
de Cicco, Eta et al, Using the Internet in Secondary Schools
Mason, Robin, Globalising Education—Trends and Applications
Monteith, Maria, IT for Learning Enhancement
Torrance, Harry & Pryor, John, Investigating Formative Assessment
Warren, Adam et al, Technology in Teaching and Learning: An Introductory Guide
Maier, Pat et al, Using Technology in Teaching and Learning
Lajoie, Susanne P, Reflections on Statistics: Learning, Teaching and Assessment in Grades K-12
Topping, Keith & Ehly, Stewart (eds), Peer Assisted Learning
Walker, D, Education in the Digital Age
Also received:
Benson, Allen C, Securing PCs and Data in Libraries and Schools
Black, Dolores et al, 500 Tips for Getting Published
Calder, Judith & McCollum, A, Open and Flexible Learning in Vocational Education and Training
Harvey, Alun, Interactive Directory of Learning Resources
Roberts-Phelps, Graham, Flip Chart Games for Trainers
Scott, Elspeth, Managing the Internet in the School Library     

Reviews

Books reviewed:
Brown, Sally et al eds (1999) Computer-Aided Assessment in Higher Education
Fawkes, Steve et al eds (1999) Using Television and Video to Support Learning
Fink, Dean (2000) Good Schools, Real Schools
Keates, Anita (2000) Dyslexia and Information and Communications Technology
Roulstone, Alan (1998) Enabling Technology
Saunders, Danny & Smalley, Nina (2000) Simulations and Games for Transition and Change
Also received:
Ackermann, Ernest & Hartman, Karen (2000) ≡ Searching and Researching on the Internet
Bloemers, Wolf & Wisch, Fritz-Helmut eds (2000) Handicap—Disability
Bowe, Frank G (2000) Universal Design in Education
Daugherty, Richard F (2001) Special Education
Ifrah, Georges (2000) The Computer and the Information Revolution     

Books received

Barnett, Delvene, Managing the Secondary School Library Budget
Bush, Tony & Middlewood, David eds, Managing People in Education
Cox, Margaret, The Effects of Information Technology on Students' Motivation
Stevenson, Dennis et al, Information and Communications Technology in UK Schools
McKinsey & Co, The Future of Information Technology in UK Schools
Crawford, Megan et al, Leadership and Teams in Educational Management
Preedy, Margaret et al, Educational Management: Strategy, Quality and Resources
Somekh, Bridget & Davis, Niki eds, Using Information Technology Effectively in Teaching and Learning
Warner, David & Crosthwaite, Elaine eds, Human Resource Management in Higher and Further Education     

Reviews

Books reviewed:
Casey, Jean M (2000) Early Literacy
Casey, Jean M (2000) Creating the Early Literacy Classroom
Moon, Jennifer (2001) Short Courses and Workshops
Nisbet Paul et al (1999) Supportive Writing Technology
Richardson, John (2000) Researching Student Learning
Salmon, Gilly (2000) E-Moderating
Schwartz, Peter et al eds (2001) Problem-based Learning: Case Studies, Experience and Practice
Squires, David et al ed (2000) The Changing Face of Learning Technology
Also received
Kohl, Kay & LaPidus, Jules (eds) (2000) Postbaccalaureate Futures
Marquet, Pascal et al eds (1999) Internet-based Teaching and Learning (IN-TELE) 98
Monk, Martin & Osborne, Jonathan(2000) Good Practice in Science Teaching
Morgan, George A et al (2001) SPSS for Windows
Pant, Madhu & Parkash, Dharam(2000) Television: The Pied Piper of the Century     

Reviews

Bourner, Tom et al ed (2000) New Directions in Professional Higher Education
Cannon, Robert & Newble, David (2000) Handbook for Teachers in Universities and Colleges
Evans, Terry & Nation, Darryl eds (2000) Changing University Teaching
French, Deanie et al eds (1999) Internet Based Learning
Hunter, Dale et al (1999) Handling Groups in Action
Maier, Pat & Warren, Adam (2000) Integr@ting Technology in Learning and Teaching
Ryan, Steve et al (2000) The Virtual University
Also received
Brown, Sally et al (2000) 500 Tips on Assessment
Entz, Susan & Galarza, Sheri Lyn (2000) Picture This:
Feldman, Alan et al (2000) Network Science, a Decade Later
Jukes, Ian et al (2000) net.savvy
Scott, Elspeth (2000) Managing the Internet in the Primary and Secondary School Library     

Reviews

Armstrong, Steve et al eds Facing up to radical change in universities and colleges
Melton, Reginald Objectives, Competences and Learning Objectives
Sandholtz, Judith Haymore et al Teaching with Technology: Creating Student-centred Classrooms
Phillips, Rob The Developer's Handbook to Interactive Multimedia
Cox, Bill & Ingleby, Amanda Practical Pointers for Quality Assessment     

Reviews

Bazeli, Marilyn J & Heintz, James L Technology Across the curriculum: Activities and Ideas
Dills, Charles R. & Romiszowski, Alexander (eds) Instructional Development Paradigms
Hartley, James Learning and Studying
Joyce, Bruce et al Models of Learning—Tools for Teaching
Woods, Peter et al Restructuring Schools, Reconstructing Teachers
Bartram, Sharon & Gibson, Brenda Training Needs Analysis
Burgess, William Guide to Distance Learning
Cooper, Gail & Cooper, Garry Virtual Field Trips
Crawford, Megan et al Leadership and Teams in Educational Management
Cunningham, Carmela & Coombs, Norman Information Access and Adaptive Technology
Gillmon, Eve Building Teachers' ICT Skills
Gustafson, Kent & Branch, Robert Survey of Instructional Development Models
Latchem, Colin & Lockwood, Fred (eds) Staff Development in Open and Flexible Learning
Lawler, Robert Learning with Computers
Novak, Joseph Novak, Joseph (1998) Learning, Creating and Using Knowledge
Smith, Cecil & Pourchot, Thomas (eds) Adult Learning and Development     

Also received

Brown, Sally et al (1995) 500 Tips for Research Students
Busher, Hugh & Saran, Rene (eds) (1995) Managing Teachers as Professionals in Schools
Calder, Judith et al (1995) Learning Effectiveness/Psi of Open and Flexible Learning in Vocational Education
Grace, Gerald (1995) School Leadership
Kimbell, R et al (1996) Understanding Practice in Design and Technology     

Reviews

Somekh, Bridget and Davis, Niki (eds), Using Information Technology Effectively in Teaching and Learning
Liston, Daniel and Zeichner, Kenneth, Culture and Teaching
Jones, Margaret et al, Researching into Student Learning and Support
NCET, Integrated Learning Systems
NCET, Reviewing     

Reviews

Books Reviewed:
Burt, Gordon (1999) Questioning Quality
Eisenstadt, Marc & Vincent, Tom ed (2000) The Knowledge Web
Gilbert, Nigel & Troitzsch, Klaus (1999) Simulation for the Social Scientist
Kember, David (2000) Action Learning and Action Research
Smithers, Alan & Robinson, Pamela (2000) Further Education Re-formed
Simpson, Ormond (2000) Supporting Students in Open and Distance Learning
Also received
Brown, Stephen ed (1999) Open and Distance Learning: Case Studies for Industry and Education
Casey, Jean M (2000) Early Literacy
Casey, Jean M (2000) Creating the Early Literacy Classroom
Jenkins, Clare & Morley, Mary ed (1999) Collection Management in Academic Libraries
Race, Phil (1998) 500 Tips for Open and Flexible Learning
Rubin, Richard (1998) Foundations of Library and Information Science
Schwehn, Mark ed (2000) Everyone a Teacher
Tye, Barbara (2000) Hard Truths
Fawkes, Steve et al eds (1999) Using Television and Video to Support Learning     

Book reviews

Learning and Teaching in Distance Education: Analyses and Interpretations from an International Perspective. Otto Peters. (London: Kogan Page, 1998, 248 pp., price not listed).

Information Technology in Higher Education: Assessing Its Impact and Planning for the Future. Ed. Richard N. Katz and Julia A. Rudy. (San Francisco, CA: Jossey‐Bass Inc., 1999, 89 pp., $23.00).     

Book Reviews

Books reviewed:
Christina Tilstone (ed.), Observing Teaching and Learning
Catherine Clark, Alan Dyson and Alan Millward (eds), Theorising Special Education
B. Wong (ed.), Learning About Learning Disabilities
Ann Farrant, Sibling Bereavement: Helping Children Cope with Loss
Alan Roulstone, Enabling Technology: Disabled People, Work and New Technology
Joan Freeman, Educating the Very Able: Current International Research     

Reviews

Books reviewed:
Bjork, Patrick & Cummins, Richard (1999) Reading, Writing and the World-wide Web
Brookfield, Stephen & Preskill, Stephen (1999) Discussion as a Way of Teaching
Feyten, Carine & Nutta, Joyce (1999) Virtual Instruction
Jonassen, David & Land, Susan (2000) Theoretical Foundations of Learning Environments
Lau, Linda ed (2000) Distance Learning Technologies
Belanger, F & Jordan D (2000) Evaluation and Implementation of Distance Learning
Leask, Marilyn & Meadows, John eds (2000) Teaching and Learning with ICT in the Primary School
Also received:
Currie, Wendy (2000) The Global Information Society
Jacobson, Michael & Kozma, Robert eds (2000) Innovations in Science and Mathematics Education
Race, Phil (2000) 500 Tips on Group Learning
Salmon, Gilly (2000) E-Moderating
Sarason, Seymour B (1999) Teaching as a Performing Art
Stewart, Roger ed (1999) Handbook of Teamworking     

An Objective Approach to Reviewing Computer Software

Basic Mathematics For Students With Learning Difficulties Peter Westwood and Wendy Stewart 1998 Institute For The Study Of Learning Difficulties: Flinders University $15.00 plus $3.00 p&;p

Context, Service Provision, and Instruction: Facilitating The Learning Of Students Experiencing Severe Learning And Behaviour Difficulties Roger Rees 1998 Institute For The Study Of Learning Difficulties: Flinders University $18.00 plus $2.00 p&;p

Computer Applications In Special Education: Issues, Uses And The Assessment Of Software Suitability Brian Matthews, Steve Jordan, &; Kathryn Bennett, 1998 Institute For The Study Of Learning Difficulties: Flinders University $8.00 plus $2.00 p&;p

Responding to Learning Difficulties In The Secondary School Peter Westwood et al. 1997 Institute For The Study Of Learning Difficulties: Flinders University $15.00 plus $3.00 p&;p

Understanding The Causes And Effects Of Severe Learning Difficulties In Junior Secondary Students Bill Young 1997 Institute For The Study Of Learning Difficulties: Flinders University $5.00 plus $1.50 p&;p

Teaching Numeracy and Literacy: Interventions and Strategies for “At Risk” Students Diane Barwood, Daryl Greaves, Peter Jeffery 1999 Melbourne Australian Resource Educators Association $15 (Please check this)

Enhancing English Literacy Skills in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Students. A Review of the Literature and Case Studies in Primary Schools M. Batten, T. Frigo, P. Hughes, &; N. McNamara 1998 Melbourne, Australia Australian Council for Educational Research $39.95

Never too Late to Read: Language Skills for the Adolescent with Dyslexia: Based on the work of Alice Ansara Ann Cashwell Tuley 1998 Baltimore, Maryland, USA $27.50     

Book Reviews

Catherine Twomey Fosnot (ed), Constructivism: Theory, Perspectives and Practice.
Basil Bernstein, Pedagogy, Symbolic Control and Identity: Theory, Research, Critique
Robert Jackson, Religious Education, an Interpretive Approach.
Ben Cosin and Margaret Hales (eds), Families, Education and Social Difference.
Gareth Elwyn Jones, The Education of a Nation.
Kamala Nehaul, The Schooling of Children of Caribbean Heritage.
Ann Hodgson and Ken Spours (eds), Dearing and Beyond: 14–19 Qualification, Frameworks and Systems.
Brian Wilcox and John Gray, Inspecting Schools: Holding Schools to Account and Helping Schools to Improve.
Patricia F. Murphy and Caroline V. Gipps (eds), Equity in the Classroom: Towards Effective Pedagogy for Girls and Boys.
Thomas P. Rohlen and Gerald K. LeTendre (eds), Teaching and Learning in Japan.
Alan Ryan, John Dewey and the High Tide of American Liberalism.
Ron Glatter, Philip A. Woods and Carl Bagley (eds), Choice and Diversity to Schooling: Perspectives and Prospects.
Ved Varma (ed), Managing Children with Problems.
Louis Cohen, Lawrence Manion and Keith Morrison, A Guide to Teaching Practice.
Andy Hargreaves, Lorna Earl and Jim Ryan, Schooling for Change: Reinventing Education for Early Adolescents
Michael Peters and James Marshall, Individualism and Community: Education and Social Policy in the Postmodern Condition     

Book Reviews

Geoff Lindsay and David Thompson (eds), Values into Practice in Special Education
Luanna H. Meyer, Hyun-Sook Park, Marquita Grenor-Sheyer, Ilene S. Schwartz and Beth Harry (eds), Making Friends, the Influences of Culture and Development
Robert Phillips, History Teaching, Nationhood and the State: a Study in Educational Politics
Ian Stronach and Maggie MacLure, Educational Research Undone: the Postmodern Embrace
Jane Kenway and Sue Willis with Jill Blackmore and Leonie Rennie, Answering Back: Girls, Boys and Feminism in Schools
William A. Corsaro, The Sociology of Childhood
Graham Haydon, Teaching about Values: a New Approach
Sally Tomlinson (ed), Education 14–19: Critical Perspectives
Andy Hargreaves and Roy Evans (eds), Beyond Educational Reform: Bringing Teachers Back In
Joe Kincheloe and Shirley Steinberg, Changing Multiculturalism
Cedric Cullingford (ed), The Politics of Primary Education
K. Kennedy (ed), Citizenship Education and the Modern State
Bill Atweh, Stephen Kemmis and Patricia Weeks, Action Research in Practice: Partnerships for Social Justice in Education
David Galloway, Colin Rogers, Derrick Armstrong and Elizabeth Leo, Motivating the Difficult to Teach
Richard Smith and Paul Standish (eds), Teaching Right and Wrong: Moral Education in the Balance
Brian Sutton-Smith, The Ambiguity of Play     

Reviews

David Boud et al (ed.), Peer Learning in Higher Education
Gavin Fairbairn & Susan Fairbairn, Reading at University
Daniel Muijs & David Reynolds, Effective Teaching
Leslie Rae, Develop your Training Skills
Lucy Seifert, Pen and Paper Games for Training
John Stephenson (ed.), Teaching and Learning On-Line
Also received
H. H. Adelsbergeret al (ed.), Handbook on Information Technologies for Education and Training
Peter Davies, 70 Activities for Tutor Groups
Hubert Dreyfus, On the Internet
Rolf Erikson, & Carolyn Markuson, Designing a School Library Media Center for the Future
Laurence Viennot, Reasoning in Physics     

Reviews

Books reviewed:
Cropley, Arthur J Creativity in Education and Learning
Dijkstra, Sanne et al Multimedia Learning: Results and Perspectives
Hartle, Franklin et al Getting the Best out of Performance Management in Your School
Kamp, Di The Excellent Trainer
Latchem, Colin and Hanna, Donald Leadership for 21st Century Learning
McGill, Ian and Beaty, Liz Action Learning
Parkin, Margaret Tales for Coaching
Yates, Chris and Bradley, Jo (eds.) Basic Education at a Distance
Also received:
Davis, Andrew The Limits of Educational Assessment
Frindte, Wolfgang et al (ed.) Internet-based Teaching and Learning (IN-TELE) 99
Miller, Elizabeth B The Internet Resource Directory
Monk, Martin and Osborne, Jonathan Good Practice in Science Teaching
Moxley, David et al Keeping Students in Higher Education
Stone, Randi Best Practices for High School Classrooms