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Learning from Other Worlds

Author : Patrick Parrinder
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0853235740
Total Pages : 319 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (532 download)

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Download or read book Learning from Other Worlds written by Patrick Parrinder and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2000 with total page 319 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of new essays on science fiction and utopian literature honouring the work of Darko Suvin, the scholar and literary theorist who co-founded the journal Science-Fiction Studies in 1973. The title of this volume attempts to convey the essence of ‘cognitive estrangement’ in relation to SF and utopia: that by imagining strange worlds we learn to see our own world in a new perspective. The contributors have all been influenced by Darko Suvin’s belief that the double movement of estrangement and cognition reflects deep structures of human storytelling. Learning from otherness is as natural and inevitable a process as the instinct for imitation and representation that Aristotle described in his Poetics. Though written from varying perspectives, the essays in Learning from Other Worlds pay tribute to the intellectual and personal inspiration of Darko Suvin to whom the essays are dedicated.

Learning from Other Worlds

Author : Patrick Parrinder
Publisher : Duke University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780822327738
Total Pages : 324 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (277 download)

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Download or read book Learning from Other Worlds written by Patrick Parrinder and published by Duke University Press. This book was released on 2001 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A definite look at the state of science fiction studies today that surveys the field from Hugo Gernsbach to the present.

Learning to be in the World with Others

Author : H. James Garrett
Publisher : Counterpoints
ISBN 13 : 9781433132384
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (323 download)

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Download or read book Learning to be in the World with Others written by H. James Garrett and published by Counterpoints. This book was released on 2017 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this book, H. James Garrett inquires into the processes of learning about the social world, populated as it often is with bewildering instances of loss, violence, and upheaval. In such learning, interactions invite and enliven our passionate responses, or prompt us to avoid them. Interpreting and working with these often emotional reactions is critical to social studies education and developing strategies for individuals to participate in democracy. Garrett illustrates ways that learning about the world does not occur in absence of our intimate relations to knowledge, the way learning sometimes feels like our undoing, and how new knowledge can feel more like a burden than an advantage.

Dream Not of Other Worlds

Author : Huston Diehl
Publisher : University of Iowa Press
ISBN 13 : 1587297167
Total Pages : 262 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (872 download)

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Download or read book Dream Not of Other Worlds written by Huston Diehl and published by University of Iowa Press. This book was released on 2007-04 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Huston Diehl began teaching a fourth-grade class in a "Negro" elementary school in rural Louisa County, Virginia, the school’s white superintendent assured her that he didn't expect her to teach "those children" anything. She soon discovered how these low expectations, widely shared by the white community, impeded her students' ability to learn. With its overcrowded classrooms, poorly trained teachers, empty bookshelves, and meager supplies, her segregated school was vastly inferior to the county's white elementary schools, and the message it sent her students was clear: "dream not of other worlds." In her often lyrical memoir, Diehl reveals how, in the intimacy of the classroom, her students reached out to her, a young white northerner, and shared their fears, anxieties, and personal beliefs. Repeatedly surprised and challenged by her students, Diehl questions her long-standing middle-class assumptions and confronts her own prejudices. In doing so, she eloquently reflects on what the students taught her about the hurt of bigotry and the humiliation of poverty as well as dignity, courage, and resiliency. Set in the waning days of the Jim Crow South, Dream Not of Other Worlds chronicles an important moment in American history. Diehl examines the history of black education in the South and narrates the dramatic struggle to integrate Virginia's public schools. Meeting with some of her former students and colleagues and visiting the school where she once taught, she considers what has--and has not--changed after more than thirty years of integrated schooling. This provocative book raises many issues that are of urgent concern today: the continuing social consequences of segregated schools, the role of public education in American society, and the challenges of educating minority and poor children.

Other Worlds Than These

Author : John Joseph Adams
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1597804347
Total Pages : 378 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (978 download)

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Download or read book Other Worlds Than These written by John Joseph Adams and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-07-01 with total page 378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What if you could not only travel any location in the world, but to any possible world? We can all imagine such "other worlds"--be they worlds just slightly different than our own or worlds full of magic and wonder--but it is only in fiction that we can travel to them. From The Wizard of Oz to The Dark Tower, from Philip Pullman's The Golden Compass to C. S. Lewis's The Chronicles of Narnia, there is a rich tradition of this kind of fiction, but never before have the best parallel world stories and portal fantasies been collected in a single volume--until now.

Mindstorms

Author : Seymour A Papert
Publisher : Basic Books
ISBN 13 : 154167510X
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (416 download)

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Download or read book Mindstorms written by Seymour A Papert and published by Basic Books. This book was released on 2020-10-06 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this revolutionary book, a renowned computer scientist explains the importance of teaching children the basics of computing and how it can prepare them to succeed in the ever-evolving tech world. Computers have completely changed the way we teach children. We have Mindstorms to thank for that. In this book, pioneering computer scientist Seymour Papert uses the invention of LOGO, the first child-friendly programming language, to make the case for the value of teaching children with computers. Papert argues that children are more than capable of mastering computers, and that teaching computational processes like de-bugging in the classroom can change the way we learn everything else. He also shows that schools saturated with technology can actually improve socialization and interaction among students and between students and teachers. Technology changes every day, but the basic ways that computers can help us learn remain. For thousands of teachers and parents who have sought creative ways to help children learn with computers, Mindstorms is their bible.

Natural Learning for a Connected World

Author : Renate Nummela Caine
Publisher : Teachers College Press
ISBN 13 : 0807751898
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (77 download)

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Download or read book Natural Learning for a Connected World written by Renate Nummela Caine and published by Teachers College Press. This book was released on 2011-04-08 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why do video games fascinate kids so much that they will spend hours pursuing a difficult skill? Why don't they apply this kind of intensity to their school work? In their most penetrating and important work in years, these two leaders in the field of brain-based education build a bridge to the future of education with a dynamic model of teaching that works for all grade levels and in all cultural and ethnic groups. The authors' education model, the "Guided Experience Approach," is based on the way that biologists see learning as a totally natural, continuous interaction between perception and action. Natural Learning for a Connected World provides a practical, step-by-step description and successful examples from practice of this perception action cycle so that we can finally provide the learning environments essential for our children to thrive in the knowledge age.

A World-class Education

Author : Vivien Stewart
Publisher : ASCD
ISBN 13 : 1416613749
Total Pages : 202 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (166 download)

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Download or read book A World-class Education written by Vivien Stewart and published by ASCD. This book was released on 2012 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Designed to promote conversation about how to educate students for a rapidly changing, innovation-based world, this comprehensive and illuminating book from international education expert Vivien Stewart focuses on understanding what the world's best school systems are doing right for the purpose of identifying what U.S. schools--at the national, state, and local level--might do differently and better.

Deep Learning

Author : Michael Fullan
Publisher : Corwin Press
ISBN 13 : 150636859X
Total Pages : 209 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (63 download)

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Download or read book Deep Learning written by Michael Fullan and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2017-11-06 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New Pedagogies for Deep Learning (NDPL) provides a comprehensive strategy for systemwide transformation. Using the 6 competencies of NDPL and a wealth of vivid examples, Fullan re-defines and re-examines what deep learning is and identifies the practical strategies for revolutionizing learning and leadership.

Transforming Virtual World Learning

Author : Charles Wankel
Publisher : Emerald Group Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1780520522
Total Pages : 399 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (85 download)

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Download or read book Transforming Virtual World Learning written by Charles Wankel and published by Emerald Group Publishing. This book was released on 2011-09-28 with total page 399 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A practical guide on how to transform your ideas from virtual world course ware to virtual world learning experiences. It argues that setting up learning in 3D virtual worlds requires a transformative approach.

Higher Education in Virtual Worlds

Author : Charles Wankel
Publisher : Emerald Group Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1849506094
Total Pages : 267 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (495 download)

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Download or read book Higher Education in Virtual Worlds written by Charles Wankel and published by Emerald Group Publishing. This book was released on 2009-11-23 with total page 267 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Targeted at educators and researchers wishing to use virtual environments in their teaching practice, this work provides practical advice specifically for educators in higher education. It focuses on the use of Second Life - a free, readily-accessible virtual world which is increasingly being used for both formal and informal learning.

Learning in Two Worlds

Author : Bertha Pérez
Publisher : Longman Publishing Group
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 266 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Learning in Two Worlds written by Bertha Pérez and published by Longman Publishing Group. This book was released on 1996 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Learning as a Way of Being

Author : Peter B. Vaill
Publisher : Jossey-Bass
ISBN 13 : 9780787902469
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (24 download)

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Download or read book Learning as a Way of Being written by Peter B. Vaill and published by Jossey-Bass. This book was released on 1996-04-19 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers a thoughtful critique of the roots of management education and argues that institutions of higher learning must teach managers how to integrate the discipline of learning into their very being. Such learning must be marked by strong self-direction, willingness to take risks, and integration of the learning that life teaches outside the classroom.

Open World Learning

Author : Bart Rienties
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1000512231
Total Pages : 324 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (5 download)

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Download or read book Open World Learning written by Bart Rienties and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2022-01-25 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides state-of-the-art contemporary research insights into key applications and processes in open world learning. Open world learning seeks to understand access to education, structures, and the presence of dialogue and support systems. It explores how the application of open world and educational technologies can be used to create opportunities for open and high-quality education. Presenting ground-breaking research from an award winning Leverhulme doctoral training programme, the book provides several integrated and cohesive perspectives of the affordances and limitations of open world learning. The chapters feature a wide range of open world learning topics, ranging from theoretical and methodological discussions to empirical demonstrations of how open world learning can be effectively implemented, evaluated, and used to inform theory and practice. The book brings together a range of innovative uses of technology and practice in open world learning from 387,134 learners and educators learning and working in 136 unique learning contexts across the globe and considers the enablers and disablers of openness in learning, ethical and privacy implications, and how open world learning can be used to foster inclusive approaches to learning across educational sectors, disciplines and countries. The book is unique in exploring the complex, contradictory and multi-disciplinary nature of open world learning at an international level and will be of great interest to academics, researchers, professionals, and policy makers in the field of education technology, e-learning and digital education. The Open Access version of this book, available at www.taylorfrancis.com, has been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives 4.0 license.

Design for Learning in Virtual Worlds

Author : Brian C. Nelson
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1136863036
Total Pages : 263 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (368 download)

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Download or read book Design for Learning in Virtual Worlds written by Brian C. Nelson and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2012-05-22 with total page 263 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Design for Learning in Virtual Worlds, the first book focused specifically on how to design virtual worlds for educational purposes, explores: • the history and evolution of virtual worlds • the theories behind the use of virtual worlds for learning • the design of curricula in virtual worlds • design guidelines for elements experienced in virtual worlds that support learning • design guidelines for learning quests and activities in virtual worlds. The authors also examine the theories and associated design principles used to create embedded assessments in virtual worlds. Finally, a framework and methodology is provided to assist professionals in evaluating "off-the-shelf" virtual worlds for use in educational and training settings. Design for Learning in Virtual Worlds will be invaluable both as a professional resource and as a textbook for courses within Educational Technology, Learning Sciences, and Library Media programs that focus on gaming or online learning environments.

Collaborative Learning in a Global World

Author : Miri Shonfeld
Publisher : IAP
ISBN 13 : 1641134674
Total Pages : 291 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (411 download)

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Download or read book Collaborative Learning in a Global World written by Miri Shonfeld and published by IAP. This book was released on 2018-11-01 with total page 291 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 21st century has brought about changes in every aspect of life through ubiquitous technology and Internet-based social media. The distances between cultures and continents have narrowed, the world has become flat, and multicultural work-teams composed of members from different countries have become a daily reality in global businesses. However, in many ways these global changes in work practices have only just begun to have an impact on education. To better prepare students for the information age, researchers and policy makers largely agree about the skills needed for shared knowledge construction. Indeed, the education systems in several different countries have begun to integrate these skills into teaching and learning and are placing a strong emphasis on their implementation (Melamed et al, 2010; Resta et al, 2011). In 2015 the OECD PISA exam for the first time, included assessment of collaborative problem-solving in its country-by-country comparison. Collaborative learning is not a trivial challenge nor is it intuitive for all teachers and learners. One must acquire and practice the essential skills in order to successfully work in a team. Consequently it is essential to train teachers in collaborative teamwork, as they must serve as role models for students. In addition, new tools and practices become available at a rate that outpaces the abilities of many higher education institutions to adopt and implement. This book surveys the current state of the field and provides theoretical guidance and practical examples to help meet the gaps in research, development and practice.

Learning How to Learn

Author : Barbara Oakley, PhD
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 052550446X
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (255 download)

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Download or read book Learning How to Learn written by Barbara Oakley, PhD and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2018-08-07 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A surprisingly simple way for students to master any subject--based on one of the world's most popular online courses and the bestselling book A Mind for Numbers A Mind for Numbers and its wildly popular online companion course "Learning How to Learn" have empowered more than two million learners of all ages from around the world to master subjects that they once struggled with. Fans often wish they'd discovered these learning strategies earlier and ask how they can help their kids master these skills as well. Now in this new book for kids and teens, the authors reveal how to make the most of time spent studying. We all have the tools to learn what might not seem to come naturally to us at first--the secret is to understand how the brain works so we can unlock its power. This book explains: • Why sometimes letting your mind wander is an important part of the learning process • How to avoid "rut think" in order to think outside the box • Why having a poor memory can be a good thing • The value of metaphors in developing understanding • A simple, yet powerful, way to stop procrastinating Filled with illustrations, application questions, and exercises, this book makes learning easy and fun.