▪ Abstract Social constructivist perspectives focus on the interdependence of social and
individual processes in the co-construction of knowledge. After the impetus for …

This article presents research-based examples of effective instructional approaches for
improving the quality of the content of stories and essays written by students with learning …

Contemporary social problems typically involve many complex, interrelated dimensions--
psychological, cultural, and institutional, among others. But today, the social sciences have …

Looking in Classrooms uses educational, psychological, and social science theories and
classroom-based research to teach future classroom teachers about the complexities and …

Now in a revised and expanded third edition, this important resource helps teachers
understand how good readers comprehend text and how best to support students who are …

Theories of learning and theories of teaching often originate and operate independently
from one another. This article attempts to contribute to the integration of the two types of …

" Developmentally Appropriate Curriculum" emphasizes the how, what and why of
curriculum development to help you create the most effective programs for young children …

In this chapter, we examine notions of educational risk in the context of literacy theories and
research. Deficit notions about the cognitive potential of individuals from nondominant1 …

Abstract [This book builds] upon the latest psychological research, it considers how learning
and performance can be enhanced and through what means. Specific issues are examined …

The social organization of teaching and learning, particularly in classrooms, has not yet
been recognized as a foundational element of education. However, social constructionist …