New Learning
New Learning
Bill Cope, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
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.
- Brings concepts and theories to life with exciting and real-world examples
- Gives students access to cutting edge online tools offered through newlearningonline.com
- Raises the intellectual tenor of the discipline of Education with reference to big-picture ideas and important thinkers
Product details
No date availablePaperback
9781107644281
368 pages
250 × 176 × 19 mm
0.68kg
80 b/w illus.
Table of Contents
- 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.
