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Westwood, Peter Stuart was born on December 29, 1936 in Clacton-on sea, Essex, England. Son of Thomas and Gertrude Mary Westwood.
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This second edition provides a comprehensive overview of current issues, perspectives and methods in a clear, easy to read style.
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Westwood, Peter Stuart was born on December 29, 1936 in Clacton-on sea, Essex, England. Son of Thomas and Gertrude Mary Westwood.
Med, University of Manchester, 1969—1973.
Teacher Various schools in England, England, 1959—1968. Lecturer in education City of Manchester College of Education, 1968—1974. Lecturer in special education Torrens College of Advanced Education, Adelaide, Australia, 1974—1977.
Principal education officer Education Department of South Australia, 1977—1980. Lecturer in educational psychology South Australian College of Advanced Education, 1980—1989. Senior lecturer Flinders University, Australia.
Associate professor University of Hong Kong, since 1998.
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( This fifth edition of this successful title provides te...)
( This book supports inclusive practice by examining lear...)
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(This second edition provides a comprehensive overview of ...)
( All teachers recognize how crucial the acquisition of g...)
(A guide to teaching mathematics more effectively. Examini...)
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Member of Learning Difficulties Australia Association (consultant editor for journal 1980—2004).
Children: Derek Guy, Ian Stuart, Madelaine Sarah.