{"title":"Catherine Patterson","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatherine Patterson\u003c\/strong\u003e offers insightful perspectives on the challenges and innovations within the field of education. Her works explore the dynamics of educational change, providing thoughtful analysis and practical approaches for educators and policymakers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders interested in \u003cem\u003eeducational theory\u003c\/em\u003e and contemporary reforms will find Patterson’s books both engaging and informative, bridging academic research with real-world application to foster better learning environments.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"engaging-with-educational-change-by-associate-professor-alma-fleet-9781474250832","title":"Engaging with Educational Change","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncluding narratives of practice across diverse Australian settings, \u003ci\u003eEngaging with Educational Change\u003c\/i\u003e fills a gap in the current educational change literature. Building on the experience of the authors and their colleagues, this book illustrates the power of practitioner inquiry to facilitate positive, practice-improving change and suggests how others might use this methodology to extend current thinking and evaluation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book includes the voices of practitioners and academics working with a diverse range of age groups and settings across public and private educational contexts, including primary schools, preschools, and childcare centres. This multi-perspective real research helps inform and inspire people from a range of backgrounds and expertise who want to facilitate practitioner inquiry initiatives themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book begins by introducing practitioner inquiry, exploring the principles of inquiry-based practice and issues of data alongside the landscapes of educational change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChapters in part two then offer real-life case studies highlighting experiences of using practitioner inquiry or supporting those working with these methods to improve educational practice and ultimately the outcomes for children. The chapters include case studies of pedagogical leadership and the exploration of issues related to sustaining educational change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe final section concludes the book by critically reflecting upon practitioner inquiry and providing guidance for those interested in this change methodology. Investigating issues that arise during implementation of practitioner inquiry initiatives, \u003ci\u003eEngaging with Educational Change\u003c\/i\u003e provides both critique and assistance for students and practitioners applying the process in their own settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47596339658988,"sku":"9781474250832","price":55.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/4b109dc78c04ba2331038833038b641c.jpg?v=1777930053"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/catherine-patterson.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}