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Roberts, Douglas A., Ed.; Ostman, Leif, Ed. – 1998
As a component of the school curriculum, science has features that are both unique and representative. This book explores the idea that the socialization of students is not only a matter of their deportment, attitudes, and conduct, but is also very significantly associated with the meanings provided by their educational experiences. The chapters…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Constructivism (Learning), Curriculum Development, Educational Experience
Forman, Ellice A., Ed.; And Others – 1993
Sociocultural theory has challenged existing notions of cognitive development by suggesting that psychological functioning is specific to its social context and is dependent on the mastery of culturally defined modes of speaking, thinking, and acting. This book provides a representative sample of work on the social and cultural foundations of…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Cognitive Development, Concept Teaching, Constructivism (Learning)
Martin, Renee J., Ed. – 1995
This work probes the confines of traditional approaches to teaching about diversity, and it explores the possibilities for redefining links between theory and practice, thereby presenting an alternative repertoire for teacher education that emphasizes the relationship between ideology and pedagogy. The publication is in 3 sections. Part 1,…
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Classroom Environment, Constructivism (Learning), Critical Theory
Download full textElam, Kathleen G., Ed.; Duckenfield, Marty, Ed. – 2000
This handbook presents the anecdotes of exemplary facilitative teachers representing a broad range of grade levels and disciplines. Teachers share how their philosophical paradigms evolved; how these emerge in daily teaching practice; what happens intrinsically and extrinsically in their classroom learning environment; and how students benefit…
Descriptors: American Indians, Classroom Environment, Constructivism (Learning), Cooperative Learning
Brown, Jessie C., Ed.; Adams, Arlene, Ed. – 2001
This book provides information from experienced teachers on constructivist teaching, offering examples of preservice teachers' projects, lesson plans, and real-life advice. The 11 chapters are: (1) "Writing Case Studies: Constructing an Understanding of Student and Classroom" (Bettejim Cates); (2) "Educating Children Who are Racial…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques, College Seniors
