Understanding Learning
Influences and Outcomes
- Janet Collins - The Open University
- Deirdre Cook - The Open University
Continuing Professional Development | Leadership & Management | Teaching in Primary Schools
The book's significant contribution is that it re-emphasizes the multifaceted nature of education and deliberately takes a multidisciplinary approach. It does this through a consideration of cultural, political and theoretical perspectives in Education.
Section one shows something of the dilemmas, tension and duality of thinking which is inherent in a concept of education for democracy. Section two considers what it means to be a learner and how this knowledge forces us to re-examine and extend our conceptualizations of learning. Section three considers the importance of achievement, how this might be measured and the possible outcomes of assessment. Section four illustrates how children's self identity is affected by their experiences in school. It also draws attention to the powerful issues of race, social class and parental power in terms of 'cultural capital'.
The book did not fit the schedule I planned for my course, therefore I did not adopt the book. Still, it is worth reading it! Interesting perspectives and good ideas!
Interesting to read about the impact of teaching, particularly how testing children can have an affect, despite measure in place to mitigate those effects.
an easy read and very informative. offers theroy and practice and invites techers to examine, review and research thier own practice effetive. it opens your mind for further reading.
Mostly deals with childrens learning.
