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Education
Hardback. Presents the research on the teaching and learning of linear algebra in the first year of university, in an international perspective. This work presents teaching designs with the analysis of their experimentation. It also discusses theoretical issues which are consistent for research in maths education at tertiary level. Editor(s): Dorier, Jean-Luc. Series: Mathematics Education Library. Num Pages: 312 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNU; PBF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 620.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792365396
- ISBN
- 9780792365396
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 288.58
€ 288.58
Hardback. Offers a comprehensive introduction to the developments in the theory and practice of Computer adaptive testing (CAT). This book covers such topics as item selection and ability estimation, item pool development and maintenance, item calibration and model fit, and testlet-based adaptive testing. Editor(s): Linden, Wim J. van der; Glas, Cees A. W. Num Pages: 324 pages, 1 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JMBT; JNKD; JNKH1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 653.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 324
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792364252
- ISBN
- 9780792364252
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 255.88
€ 255.88
Hardback. Talks about adults learning mathematics wherever and in whatever circumstances they do so. This book brings together researchers in the field and aims to lay the foundations for study and further research and practice in this fast-developing area. It aims to situate research and practice in adults learning mathematics. Editor(s): Coben, Diana; O'Donoghue, John; FitzSimons, Gail E. Series: Mathematics Education Library. Num Pages: 371 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNP; JNU; PB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 22. Weight in Grams: 719.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 371
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792364153
- ISBN
- 9780792364153
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 201.34
€ 201.34
Paperback. The interest of European education in Dewey is presented in case studies, concerning different national contexts. The renewal of interest is argued from different sides. The book aims to show that interest in Dewey is not a remake of the reception in the different camps of progressive education. Editor(s): Oelkers, Jurgen; Rhyn, Heinz. Num Pages: 228 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; JNA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 12. Weight in Grams: 720.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Reprinted from STUDIES IN PHILOSOPHY AND EDUCATIO
- Number of pages
- 228
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792363897
- ISBN
- 9780792363897
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 68.72
€ 68.72
Paperback. Helps to understand how ninth-grade students and their science teachers think about Nature or the natural world, and how their thoughts are related to science. This book argues that the purpose of science education for the public is 'to foster sound science learning within the matrices of various cultural perspectives'. Series: Contemporary Trends and Issues in Science Education. Num Pages: 176 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNU; P; YQS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 9. Weight in Grams: 580.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 176
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792363453
- ISBN
- 9780792363453
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 128.60
€ 128.60
Hardback. Raising a basic question about the purpose of science education for the public, this book aims to understand how typical ninth-grade students and their science teachers think about nature or the natural world, and how their thoughts are related to science. Series: Contemporary Trends and Issues in Science Education. Num Pages: 176 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNU; P; YQS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 11. Weight in Grams: 950.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 176
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792363446
- ISBN
- 9780792363446
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 131.03
€ 131.03
Hardback. Describes a number of comparative studies of pupils' achievement, and examines the factors associated with successful teaching and learning and with school effectiveness. This book describes the usefulness of such studies for policy makers, test designers, researchers and teachers, while offering a critical account of their limitations. Editor(s): Shorrocks-Taylor, Diane; Jenkins, Edgar W. Series: Contemporary Trends and Issues in Science Education. Num Pages: 328 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 164 x 246 x 24. Weight in Grams: 626.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792363439
- ISBN
- 9780792363439
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 200.47
€ 200.47
Hardback. Dyslexia research has been proceeding by quantum leaps. This book gathers together various international research on the causes and remediation of dyslexia, and presents a cognitive model of the normal reading process and a process-analytic diagnostic model. Series: Neuropsychology and Cognition. Num Pages: 244 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JN; MMZL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 532.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 244
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792363095
- ISBN
- 9780792363095
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 132.55
€ 132.55
Hardback. Brings together research and theory about 'New Learning', the term used for new learning outcomes, new kinds of learning processes and new instructional methods that are both wanted by society and stressed in psychological theory in many countries. This book also describes and illustrates the differences of the traditional innovative ideas. Editor(s): Simons, Robert-Jan; Linden, Jos van der; Duffy, Tom. Num Pages: 280 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 240 x 164 x 21. Weight in Grams: 552.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792362968
- ISBN
- 9780792362968
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 133.28
€ 133.28
Paperback. Looks at the knowledge teachers have and use, how context influences teachers' work, and the role of reflection and collaboration in teachers' learning. This book is designed for all those involved in the science teaching enterprise. Series: Contemporary Trends and Issues in Science Education. Num Pages: 202 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNU; P. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 10. Weight in Grams: 650.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 202
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792362609
- ISBN
- 9780792362609
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 129.04
€ 129.04
Paperback. This text examines the themes of equity and transformation in relation to many educational issues including gender equity, globalization, the erosion of state provision, the growth of free-market approaches, the weakening of theoretical perspectives and the post-colonial heritage. Editor(s): Soudien, Crain; Kallaway, Peter. Num Pages: 260 pages, 3 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JHM; JN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 13. Weight in Grams: 820.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Reprinted from INTERNATIONAL REVIEW OF EDUCATION,
- Number of pages
- 260
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792361572
- ISBN
- 9780792361572
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 130.19
€ 130.19
Paperback. Brings together contributions on indigenous knowledge, the cultural context of learning and the interplay between so-called 'traditional' and 'modern' forms of education. This volume examines various different communities and cultures, ranging from Egypt to Benin, and from central Brazil to New Caledonia. Editor(s): King, Linda. Num Pages: 142 pages, 2 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JHM; JN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 7. Weight in Grams: 470.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1999
- Number of pages
- 142
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792361411
- ISBN
- 9780792361411
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 67.07
€ 67.07
Hardback. Summarizes the theory, research, and practice related to pedagogical content knowledge. Editor(s): Gess-Newsome, Julie; Ledermann, Norman G. Series: Contemporary Trends and Issues in Science Education. Num Pages: 319 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNU; PD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 1390.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 319
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792359036
- ISBN
- 9780792359036
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 200.26
€ 200.26
Hardback. New ideas about how children learn to read have led to a better understanding of the causes of progress and failure in the mastery of literacy, with repercussions for children's assessment and teacher education. This book promotes the integration of literacy research and practice. Editor(s): Nunes, Terezinha. Series: Neuropsychology and Cognition. Num Pages: 406 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JMR; JNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 23. Weight in Grams: 752.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 406
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792355137
- ISBN
- 9780792355137
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 257.35
€ 257.35
Hardback. The essays collected together in this volume explore the commonsensical fact that our presence as reasonable agents makes a causal difference to the course of events in the world. Editor(s): Bransen, Jan; Cuypers, Stefaan E. Series: Philosophical Studies Series. Num Pages: 307 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HP; JNA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 646.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 307
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792352044
- ISBN
- 9780792352044
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 195.34
€ 195.34
The Nature of Science in Science Education. Rationales and Strategies....
William F. . Ed(S): McComas
Hardback. An analysis of the variety of tools developed to assess learning in science in science teaching. It is of interest to science methods instructors, science education graduate students and science teachers. Editor(s): McComas, William F. Series: Contemporary Trends and Issues in Science Education. Num Pages: 390 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNU; PD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 730.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 390
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792350804
- ISBN
- 9780792350804
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 201.74
€ 201.74
Hardback. Constructivism is one of the influential theories in contemporary education and learning theory. It has had great influence in science education. This collection of papers represent, arguably, the sustained examination of the theoretical and philosophical foundations of constructivism. Editor(s): Matthews, Michael R. Num Pages: 246 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNU; PD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 532.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Reprinted from SCIENCE & EDUCATION/ SYNTHESE
- Number of pages
- 246
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792350330
- ISBN
- 9780792350330
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.27
€ 128.27
Perspectives on the Teaching of Geometry for the 21st Century
. Ed(S): Mammana, Carmelo; Villani, V. (Unive...
Paperback. Analysis the spectrum of teaching and learning of geometry. Editor(s): Mammana, Carmelo; Villani, V. (University of Pisa). Series: New ICMI Study Series. Num Pages: 361 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNU; PB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 516.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 361
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792349914
- ISBN
- 9780792349914
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 198.62
€ 198.62
Perspectives on the Teaching of Geometry for the 21st Century
. Ed(S): Mammana, Carmelo; Villani, Vinivio
Hardback. Analyses the whole spectrum of teaching and learning of geometry. This book is of interest to mathematics educators and mathematicians who are involved in the teaching of geometry at various educational levels, as well as to researchers in mathematics education. Editor(s): Mammana, Carmelo; Villani, Vinivio. Series: New ICMI Study Series. Num Pages: 361 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNU; PBM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 691.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 361
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792349907
- ISBN
- 9780792349907
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 201.20
€ 201.20
Paperback. The purpose of this book is to offer insightful and thought-provoking commentary on global science education. It offers a critical analysis from the perspectives of culture, economics, epistemology, equity, gender, language, and religion in an effort to promote a reflective science education. Editor(s): Cobern, William W. Series: Contemporary Trends and Issues in Science Education. Num Pages: 230 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNU; P. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 12. Weight in Grams: 730.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1998
- Number of pages
- 230
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792349884
- ISBN
- 9780792349884
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 129.59
€ 129.59