New Learning: Elements of a Science of Education

by Mary Kalantzis, Bill Cope

In this, the era of the 'knowledge society', more is expected of education than ever before, yet disappointment in education seems pervasive. New Learning analyses the state of education today and presents an exciting vision of what schools could be like. It addresses the fundamental what kinds of workers, citizens and individuals will our future need, and how can schools refashion themselves and become more relevant? The focus is on learners and their learning – the extraordinary diversity of their backgrounds and interests, and the dynamics of educational environments which can engage all to fully maximise the effectiveness of learning. This book by internationally renowned experts is an imaginative, future-oriented exploration of contemporary education. The supplementary web site NewLearningOnline.com includes extracts from books and interviews, case studies, keyword definitions and additional learning material.

Genres: Education

304 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 2008

Reviews

[Yisu Z. · Rating 3 out of 5]

很好地体现出了educator's education的特定版本的教育观念。是写给大学教育学院本科生的综合性读本。围绕authentic education，把学习的不同维度区分开：社会历史背景、情境、课室、……以及大脑的运作。优点是掰地很系统，方方面面都谈到。但难免机械教条。后来还有第二版，以及配套网站上有很多视频讲解，给学生上课不错。