Bøger af Julie Fisher

Are you ready to look at your world in a new way? In a life-enhancing, positive, constructive way? In a way that realises every living thing matters and is certainly worthy of our respect and kindness. Pagan Blue Skies returns you to Nature, reminding you to be strong like the oak tree-- to spread your own canopy of protection, nourishment, benevolence, re-invention, thoughtfulness, and a good heart. British Celtic Paganism is a very ancient philosophy, yet in today's world it's as important, relevant and crucial as it was in our ancestors' time; it concentrates on all the colours of the ecology picture without making the saving of the planet an insurmountable problem. Paganism has a respect for all life-it's life-coaching with an Earth-centred awareness and is a very enriching, optimistic and exciting way to live your life. Return to Mother Nature for your strength, spirit, purpose, health and healing: only Nature can provide a belief in self where you are central to what happens in your life and the life around you. Just as holidays by the sea or in the countryside energise and harmonise stressed bodies and minds, so Paganism brings a lifestyle and spirituality base that makes sense of why we're here. The eight Pagan Sabbats remind you to sit up, focus, and appreciate what's happening outside your window-the first flowers of a new Spring, swallows swooping overhead, gathering blackberries and sloes, seeing the Moon waxing and waning, maybe hearing the ghosts of long ago bears, lynx and wolves roaming the hills in their longing to return. Pagan Blue Skies also embraces why it's so important to be Vegan-for health of self, health of the planet, health of others, health of animals and other living things, and includes Vegan recipes and how to eat with the seasons. Veganism is another ecological essential. So carry your light to illuminate your destiny, and the destiny of Earth, because this is a smile in a book and we should each of us spread joy wherever we travel. Believe in yourself, believe in your capacity, and in your inherent goodness. Climb high mountains, run wild rivers, but remember to come back to earth, because we will create brilliant and positive circumstances when that is our intention, and when we look to Nature for inspiration. The decisions we make at crucial crossroads define our lives and weave the story of our existence, so be a part of the growing global community that's bringing a very positive change into the world; we do certainly make a difference, because in small everyday ways we confront life's problems, grab hold of them with hopefulness and integrity, and live as gently on the Earth as we can. When we are true to ourselves there will be Blue Skies, and peace, and respect for all, and for all things.

The fifth edition of Starting from the Child? reintroduces a question mark in its title. It explores whether, in light of increasing pressures from inspection, assessment and government reforms, it is still possible to plan a curriculum and pedagogy 'starting from the child'. Julie Fisher's overwhelming message is positive. Whilst acknowledging the challenges, she demonstrates in highly practical, principled and realistic ways how and why the young child must always be at the centre of good early years practice.

Getting research findings out to those who stand to benefit from them is now widely recognised as a crucial aspect of any research project. This book is a product of the second phase of a DFID-funded KaR project that is aimed at increasing the impact of research through improved dissemination of the research process and findings. It develops the ideas from phase one of the project ' Spreading the Word: Practical Guidelines for Research Dissemination Strategies'.

When you enter the world of disability with your child or anyone you care for, it can be a scary time of the unknown. Your idea of what life was going to be like suddenly changes in an instant. From the moment of discovery, even the language in which many doctors, nurses and practitioners use to tell you the news of being diagnosed with Down syndrome can be very cold and negative, which leaves you feeling lost, lonely and empty. During this time of uncertainty, connecting with other families and sharing each other's journeys provides you with the love and support you need to get through these difficult and unexpected times. In this heart warming book, Julie Fisher shares 13 deeply personal stories from mums around the world of their lives with loved ones who live with Down syndrome. You will discover how these mums navigated the path from diagnosis to present day, and how with love and guidance, this new world of disability has led them into a world of support from people they never imagined possible. These inspiring stories from the hearts of mums show the true beauty of disability, and how embracing it helps us all to shine. Different not LessandDown Right Beautiful Unknown

Getting research findings out to those who stand to benefit from them is now widely recognised as a crucial aspect of any research project. This book is a product of the second phase of a DFID-funded KaR project that is aimed at increasing the impact of research through improved dissemination of the research process and findings. It develops the ideas from phase one of the project 'Spreading the Word: Practical guidelines for research dissemination strategies' (Saywell and Cotton, 1999). Based on in-depth consultation with Southern agencies about appropriate methods and formats by which to share information and knowledge relating to development research projects, this book provides dissemination checklists and guidelines. It also provides a useful overview of the issues and more specific advise for anyone engaged in development-related research, whether as contractors, practitioners or donors, at all stages of the project cycle.

¿Information Systems (IS) as a discipline draws on diverse areas including, technology, organisational theory, management and social science. The field is recognized as very broad and encompassing many themes and areas. However, the development of artefacts, or information systems development (ISD), in the broadest sense, is a central concern of the discipline. Significantly, ISD impacts on the organisational and societal contexts through the use of the artefacts constructed by the development. Today, that impact also needs to be evaluated in terms of its effects on the environment. Sustainable, or "green," IT is a catch-all term used to describe the development, manufacture, management, use and disposal of ICT in a way that minimizes damage to the environment. As a result, the term has many different meanings, depending on the role assumed in the life span of the ICT artefact. The theme of the proposed work is to critically examine the whole range of issues around ISD from the perspective of sustainability. Sustainable IT is an emerging theme in academic research and industry practice in response to an individual concern for the environment and the embryonic regulatory environments being enacted globally to address the environmental impact of ICT. In this work we intend to bring together in one volume the diverse research around the development of sustainable IS.

Moving On to Key Stage 1 has been highly influential in developing innovative, developmentally appropriate KS1 practice in schools across the country. This new edition offers teachers further powerful and persuasive arguments for continuing play-based learning into Year 1 and 2. This new edition contains:•Brand new research identifying the current concerns of teachers in KS1 and setting these in the context of the current ‘school readiness’ agenda•An updated chapter on how children learn most naturally age 5-7 years and how to capitalise on this •A revised chapter on play, which draws on teacher views about its benefits for KS1 children and the barriers they face in incorporating it into their practice•A new chapter offering messages from headteachers advocating a play-based approach, and providing examples of how it has raised standards•A fresh consideration of how to balance adult-led and child-led learning and the role of the teacher in supporting both The author has a deep understanding of the challenges facing teachers in developing this fusion of pedagogies, and this book offers every reader principled and inspiring ways of meeting these challenges with success.  Julie Fisher is an independent Early Years Adviser and Visiting Professor of Early Childhood Education at Oxford Brookes University, UK. She has been Headteacher of two schools, a University lecturer and a Local Authority Lead Adviser for Early Years.

Offers practical guidance on developing high quality interactions to better scaffold children's learning and development.

The fourth edition is essentially still about putting the principles of early childhood education into practice.

Explains the widespread impact of Third World grassroots organizations' efforts to combat fundamental problems.

This practical book offers a series of strategies for promoting learning that meets the needs and interests of Key Stage 1 pupils, ensuring that the move from the Early Years Foundation Stage to Key Stage 1 is a positive one.