Creating Classroom Communities of Learning

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Creating Classroom Communities of Learning presents an innovative and enlightening account of interaction in nine communities of learning. In many ways it is a groundbreaking volume, full of rich transcripts of classroom interaction, with both 'insider' and 'outsider' interpretations. It not only highlights the powerful influence of cultural practices outside the classroom on what goes on inside the classroom, but it also unpacks the issue of the interpretive process. -- Peter Martin, School of Education, University of East London Action! Take 1: This book reminds us to be wary of unidimensional interpretations of classroom transcript data. Take 2: It presents alternative interpretations of rich, contextualized data, and invites further re-interpreting in order to develop our understanding of the co-construction of learning and the creation of learning communities. Take 3: An international cast of analysts engage in conversations about classroom interactions that are both unique and familiar. An intriguing, informative read. Cut! -- Gary Barkhuizen, Department of Applied Language Studies and Linguistics, University of Auckland This book reminds us to be wary of unidimensional interpretations of classroom transcript data. It presents alternative interpretations of rich, contextualized data, and invites further re-interpreting in order to develop our understanding of the co-construction of learning and the creation of learning communities. An international group of analysts engage in conversations about classroom interactions that are both unique and familiar. An intriguing, informative read. -- Gary Barkhuizen, Department of Applied Language Studies and Linguistics, University of Auckland I recommend that one reads and reflects on this book to provide sorely needed direction. -- Ruth Rees, Queen's University, Canada * Education Review 12, Nov 2009 *