Culture and Schooling: Building Bridges Between Research, PRAXIS and Professionalism

by Elwyn Thomas

Book Overview

The essence of this book is to assist educators to improve eduational practice in the constantly changing cultural contexts of school and society. Cross cultural dimensions such as diversity; uniformity; individualism, and collectivism emerge as key focus areas of discussion. Where possible, bridges are built between relevant cross cultural research on one hand, and its impact on improving learning/teaching, assessment, school and classroom management,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0471897884
• ISBN13: 9780471897880
• Release Date: April 2000
• Publisher: Wiley
• Length: 332 Pages
• Weight: 1.07 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"