The concept of 'Multiliteracies' has gained increasing influence since it was coined by the New London Group in 1994. This collection edited by two of the original members of the group brings together a representative range of authors, each of whom has been involved in the application of the pedagogy of Multiliteracies.
The concept of 'Multiliteracies' has gained increasing influence since it was coined by the New London Group in 1994. This collection edited by two of...
Although experts agree that various types of learning disabilities do exist, few attempts have been made to classify learning disabled children into subtypes. The editors of this collection feel that the lack of subcategorization has frustrated previous research efforts to obtain a generalizable body of knowledge in the field. To meet this critical need for definitive information, this book presents basic reviews and theoretical approaches used to subtype learning disabled children -- ranging from a behavior genetics approach to a dimensional approach. It also demonstrates actual research...
Although experts agree that various types of learning disabilities do exist, few attempts have been made to classify learning disabled children into s...
Humans learn by nature, from the moment of each person's birth and for the whole of their lives. Most learning is incidental to living. Some learning, however, is by design. This learning we call "education." Learning by Design explores the relationships between the widening circles of pedagogy, curriculum and education. It examines the changing social context of education today and the ways in which teaching and learning might respond to these changes. Along the way, the book redefines the key terms of the debate about the nature of learning, moving in the direction of a socio-cultural...
Humans learn by nature, from the moment of each person's birth and for the whole of their lives. Most learning is incidental to living. Some learning,...
