First published in 1977, this book presents a synthesis of the many approaches to the study of a central feature of modern life - the city, including its distant past and its future. It aims to unravel the fundamental similarities between cities of the world while recognizing the myriad variations upon a common theme.
First published in 1977, this book presents a synthesis of the many approaches to the study of a central feature of modern life - the city, including ...
Professor Bird presents a synthesis of the many approaches to the study of a central featuer of modern life - the city, including its distant past and its future. He sees centrality as a mental projection on to space, and discusses the concept in relation to three types of its manifestation in spatial terms: the city as centre of a tributary region; the centres and central areas of cities themselves; and the city considered as a centre or gateway for other distant regions, often overseas.
This book should do much to unravel the funamental similarities between cities of the world...
Professor Bird presents a synthesis of the many approaches to the study of a central featuer of modern life - the city, including its distant past ...
The presence of handheld technologies in the classroom isn't enough - you need to know how to use them to enhance teaching and transform learning.
As more and more primary schools acquire devices such as iPads and tablets, it is becoming clear that adding them as a classroom resource is not enough. Teachers and trainees need strategies to integrate these into existing learning contexts in a meaningful way. Without this, these fantastic resources lose their value.
This book helps teachers to make the most of these devices in the primary classroom. It offers...
The presence of handheld technologies in the classroom isn't enough - you need to know how to use them to enhance teaching and transform learning. ...
The presence of handheld technologies in the classroom isn't enough - you need to know how to use them to enhance teaching and transform learning.
As more and more primary schools acquire devices such as iPads and tablets, it is becoming clear that adding them as a classroom resource is not enough. Teachers and trainees need strategies to integrate these into existing learning contexts in a meaningful way. Without this, these fantastic resources lose their value.
This book helps teachers to make the most of these devices in the primary classroom. It offers...
The presence of handheld technologies in the classroom isn't enough - you need to know how to use them to enhance teaching and transform learning. ...
