Information Technology and Authentic Learning (Paperback)

Paperback. As the presence of computers in the primary classroom increases and IT becomes a bigger part of learning, the book takes a realistic look at the role of the computer in the National Curriculum, and asks some important questions. The book is designed to help teachers incorporate IT into their day-to-day teaching, offering practical guidance and advice on task planning and management and includes examples of classroom practice. The book covers all curriculum areas, examining curriculum-specific issues as well as more general concerns such as pupil-expectation and self-esteem, problem solving, collaborative learning, data-handling, homework and the effects on the pupil-teacher dynamic. This book will be essential to all primary school teachers and trainees. This book is for trainee and practising teachers looking for support in building their own understanding and their teaching skills using IT. The book takes a realistic look at the role of the computer in the National curriculum. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.