This book considers the philosophy of place in education and everyday life, the history of and current trends in school design, the school infrastructure crisis, and the relationship between the philosophy of education and classroom design. Hutchison argues that pressures on schools associated with declining budgets, competing ideologies, and economic/technological shifts have the potential to radically alter the landscape of the K-12 school experience. He discusses strategies for mediating these pressures and strengthening a sense of place in education.
The aim of this Journal is to be thoroughly international in nature. It disseminates high-quality research, theoretical advances, international developments to foster international understanding, and to spread ideas about initiatives in bilingualism and bilingual education.
Special Issue: From policy to practice in the Multilingual Apple: bilingual education in New York City
The aim of this Journal is to be thoroughly international in nature. It disseminates high-quality research, theoretical advances, international developments to foster international understanding, and to spread ideas about initiatives in bilingualism and bilingual education.
The Journal seeks: • To promote theoretical and applied research into bilingual education and bilingualism. • To provide a truly international exchange, and to encourage international debates and discussions on key issues in areas of controversy in bilingual education and bilingualism. • To disseminate internationally effective practice
A perfect combination between education and diversion: stories, songs and games have been developed and made by a team of qualified experts in the education of the English.
Discourse (Language Teaching: A Scheme for Teacher Education)
Discourse analysis - the study of spoken and written language in its social and psychological context - can provide important insights for the language teacher. "Discourse" explains the relevant theory and applies it to classroom activities designed to improve students' discourse skills. The teacher is then shown how these activities may be further developed in specific teaching situations.
