Transformative Approaches to New Technologies and Student Diversity in Futures Oriented Classrooms: Future Proofing Education

Transformative Approaches to New Technologies and Student Diversity in Futures Oriented Classrooms: Future Proofing Education
ISBN-10
9400726422
ISBN-13
9789400726420
Category
Education
Pages
242
Language
English
Published
2012-01-11
Publisher
Springer Science & Business Media
Authors
Leonie Rowan, Chris Bigum

Description

In this book we outline an optimistic, aspirational and unashamedly ambitious agenda for schooling. We make cautious use of the concept of ‘future proofing’ to signal the commitment of the various authors to re-thinking the purposes, content and processes of schooling with a view to ensuring that all children, from all backgrounds are prepared by their education to make a positive contribution to the futures that are ahead of them. The book focuses on issues relating to technology and social justice to re-examine the traditional relationship between schools and technology, between schools and diverse learners, and between schools, children and knowledge. Drawing from examples from around the world, the book explores practical ways that diverse schools have worked to celebrate diverse understandings of what it means to be a learner, a citizen, a worker in these changed and changing times and the ways different technologies can support this agenda.

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