First published 2001
This educational guide examines how students transition from what they already know to unfamiliar territory. The book investigates the importance of classroom instruction and defines what role educators play in fostering better learning outcomes. As the fourth installment in the Study of Education series, it equips teachers with tools to examine student progress and consider strategies for enhancement. The work incorporates learning frameworks from theorists like Piaget and Vygotsky, connecting these concepts to real classroom situations through practical activities and school-based examples. Created by the South African Institute for Distance Education, the module serves both traditional and remote teacher training programs. It targets college-level education courses while remaining adaptable for advanced diploma programs with supplementary readings.
Genres: reference, education, non-fiction, academic
Vibes: educational, informative, thought-provoking
Tropes: academic, educational
Setting: South Africa
Period: 20th-century, 21st-century
160 pages · Paperback · Oxford University Press Southern Africa