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Transformative Approaches to New Technologies and Student Diversity in Futures Oriented Classrooms
. Ed(S): Rowan, Leonie; Bigum, Chris
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Hardback. To what extent, and in what ways, is it possible to future proof children for a largely unknown and unknowable world? This title addresses this question. It features practical examples of how educators throughout the world can use diverse technologies to empower diverse students and their communities for unknown, and unknowable futures. Editor(s): Rowan, Leonie; Bigum, Chris. Num Pages: 242 pages, 5 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: JNKC; JNV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 543.
In this book we outline an optimistic, aspirational and unashamedly ambitious agenda for schooling. We make cautious use of the concept of ‘future proofing’ to signal the commitment of the various authors to re-thinking the purposes, content and processes of schooling with a view to ensuring that all children, from all backgrounds are prepared by their education to make a positive contribution to the futures that are ahead of them. The book focuses on issues relating to technology and social justice to re-examine the traditional relationship between schools and technology, between schools and diverse learners, and between schools, children and ... Read more
In this book we outline an optimistic, aspirational and unashamedly ambitious agenda for schooling. We make cautious use of the concept of ‘future proofing’ to signal the commitment of the various authors to re-thinking the purposes, content and processes of schooling with a view to ensuring that all children, from all backgrounds are prepared by their education to make a positive contribution to the futures that are ahead of them. The book focuses on issues relating to technology and social justice to re-examine the traditional relationship between schools and technology, between schools and diverse learners, and between schools, children and ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
242
Condition
New
Number of Pages
242
Place of Publication
Dordrecht, Netherlands
ISBN
9789400726413
SKU
V9789400726413
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99-15
About . Ed(S): Rowan, Leonie; Bigum, Chris
Dr Leonie Rowan is a passionately committed educator who works with the concept of relationship centred pedagogies to disrupt traditional patterns of success and failure in diverse educational and cultural sites. Publishing widely in areas relating to the role of schools in social transformation she has also been a chief investigator on 3 nationally competitive Australia Research Council Grants and ... Read more
Reviews for Transformative Approaches to New Technologies and Student Diversity in Futures Oriented Classrooms
"Bigum and Rowan have put together a star collection of the most innovative researchers’ across the world. This will be a ‘must have’ book for anyone who knows anything about the field." Prof Bridget Somekh Manchester Metropolitan University