Teaching Transformed Achieving Excellence, Fairness, Inclusion and Harmony |
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| Author:
| Tharp, Ronald G.
Estrada, Peggy
Yamauchi, Lois
Dalton, Stephanie |
| Series title: | Renewing American Schools Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8133-2268-1 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2000 |
| Publisher: | Avalon Publishing
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| Imprint: | Westview Press |
| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | AUD $105.00 |
Book Description:
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The social organization of teaching and learning, particularly in classrooms, has not yet been recognized as a foundational element of education. However, social constructionist views of human development, cognition, and schooling, as well as the increasing challenges of cultural and linguistic diversity, make it a vital concern for teachers, researchers, and policymakers. This book introduces the concept of educational social organization, assembles the pertinent theory and...
More DescriptionThe social organization of teaching and learning, particularly in classrooms, has not yet been recognized as a foundational element of education. However, social constructionist views of human development, cognition, and schooling, as well as the increasing challenges of cultural and linguistic diversity, make it a vital concern for teachers, researchers, and policymakers. This book introduces the concept of educational social organization, assembles the pertinent theory and evidence, and suggests future directions for training and policy.