| Children's Learning in the Primary School Contributor(s): Desforges, Charles (Author) |
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ISBN: 0415237149 ISBN-13: 9780415237147 Publisher: Falmer Press OUR PRICE: $80.75 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: May 2001 Annotation: Learning is one of the key issues at present in education. The focus has, to some extent, moved away from concentration on pedagogy (how to teach) to teaching children 'how to learn'. Children's Learning in the Primary School provides a concise commentary on present theories and practice for learning in the age range 3-13. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Education | Learning Styles - Education | Early Childhood (incl. Preschool & Kindergarten) - Education | Elementary |
| Series: Primary Directions Series |
| Physical Information: 192 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This work provides a concise commentary on present theories and practice for learning in the age range 3-13. It describes the current scene; analyzes it from historical and psychological perspectives; identifies major themes and assumptions; and suggests problems and possibilities. The author brings educational issues up-to-date, including: standards; assessment; ICT; homework; and literacy and numeracy strategies. |