How does practitioner inquiry impact education? Examining the experiences of practitioners who have participated in inquiry projects, the authors present ways in which this work has enabled educators to be positive change agents.

Nichols, Rowsell, Rainbird, and Nixon investigate this trend over three years, in two countries, and three contrasting regions, by setting themselves the task of tracing every service and agent offering resources under the banner of early ...

This book re-examines the field of New Literacy Studies and promotes a shift away from binary constructions of literacies as 'old' or 'new' and to encourage critical reflection on the part of readers as to the uses of these constructs.

In her lively and informative writing style, Sue Nichols Spencer offers advice for communicating effectively. This book is perfect for students and for writers and public speakers who would like to improve their communication skills.

Animation designer Sue Nichols shows how to choose and use colors when designing. Photo references illustrate lessons in how to use the color wheel.

In Sue Nichols' Smidgen, the Baseball-Loving Pigeon: Growing Up at a Stadium in the Bronx!, young readers meet the adorable Smidgen and learn about the love of baseball as well as many important lessons, including: Facing and overcoming ...