The Enquiring Classroom (RLE Edu O) : An Introduction to Children's Learning

Name: The Enquiring Classroom (RLE Edu O) : An Introduction to Children's Learning
Brand: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Taylor & Francis Ltd

The Enquiring Classroom (RLE Edu O)An Introduction to Children's Learning\nAuthor(s): Stephen Rowland\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9780415689854, 978-0415689854\nSynopsis\nThis book, by closely recording and reflecting upon the work and play of a group of 9 to 11 year-old children in a primary classroom, develops an approach to teaching and learning which is based upon the ways in which children are able to exercise a controlling influence over their own learning activity. It also suggests the sharing and analysis of classroom experience should be part of a teachers day-to-day life. The material for the book was gathered during a year of classroom enquiry in which the author combined the roles of teacher and researcher, working alongside the normal class teacher in a primary school. Samples of the childrens work are carefully described and analysed in an attempt to get behind the overt behaviour of the children a.