
New Learning
Elements of a Science of Education
Cambridge University Press
2nd Edition
Published on 29. June 2012
Book
Paperback/Softback
368 pages
978-1-107-64428-1 (ISBN)
Description
In the second edition of New Learning: Elements of a Science of Education, renowned authors Mary Kalantzis and Bill Cope explore the contemporary debates and challenges in education. In this time of dramatic social change, education represents significant possibilities and opportunities. Written in accessible and lively style, this book examines learners and their learning environments and considers how schools can prepare their students for the future. Featuring new classroom examples, case studies and excellent online resources at newlearningonline.com, this book strikes a balance between theoretical understandings and their practical applications. Fully revised and updated, the second edition and its companion website include greater coverage of educational psychology and cognitive science perspectives, the use of assessment in education and curriculum developments around the world. New Learning, Second Edition is an inspiring and comprehensive resource for pre-service and in-service teachers alike.
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Edition
2nd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Cambridge
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
Revised edition
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
40 Halftones, unspecified; 40 Line drawings, unspecified
Dimensions
Height: 246 mm
Width: 189 mm
Thickness: 21 mm
Weight
719 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-107-64428-1 (9781107644281)
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06/2012
Cambridge University Press
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05/2008
Cambridge University Press
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Persons
Mary Kalantzis is Dean of the College of Education at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA and formerly Dean of the Faculty of Education, Language and Community Services at RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia and President of the Australian Council of Deans of Education. Bill Cope is Research Professor in the Department of Educational Policy Studies at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, USA and is Adjunct Professor in the Globalism Institute at RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia.
Author
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Content
Preface; Part I. Introduction - Changing Education: 1. New learning; 2. Life in schools; Part II. Contexts - Changing Conditions for Learning: 3. Learning for work; 4. Learning civics; 5. Learning personalities; Part III. Responses - Ways of Learning and Teaching: 6. The nature of learning; 7. Knowledge and learning; 8. Pedagogy and curriculum; 9. Learning communities at work; 10. Measuring learning.