Contemporary Issues in Learning and Teaching

Contemporary Issues in Learning and Teaching
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Publisher : SAGE
Total Pages : 234
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ISBN-10 : 9781473903425
ISBN-13 : 1473903424
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Book Synopsis Contemporary Issues in Learning and Teaching by : Margery McMahon

Download or read book Contemporary Issues in Learning and Teaching written by Margery McMahon and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2010-11-15 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contemporary Issues in Learning and Teaching looks at current issues across the three key areas of policy, learning and practice. It will help you to think critically on your Education course, and to make connections between the processes of learning and the practicalities of teaching. The book addresses key issues in primary, secondary and special education, and includes examples from all four countries of the UK. The contributors reflect on current thinking and policy surrounding learning and teaching, and what it means to be a teacher today. Looking at the practice of teaching in a wider context allows you to explore some of the issues you will face, and the evolving expectations of your role in a policy-led environment. The book focuses on core areas of debate including: - education across different contexts and settings - teaching in an inclusive environment - Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for practitioners Each chapter follows the same accessible format. They contain case studies and vignettes providing examples and scenarios for discussion; introduction and summary boxes listing key issues and concepts explored in the chapter; key questions for discussion reflection; and further reading. This essential text will be ideal for undergraduate and postgraduate courses, including BEd/BA degrees, initial teacher-training courses, and Masters in Education programmes. All editors and contributors are based in the Faculty of Education at Glasgow University, UK.


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