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New Perspectives on Educational Resources (Routledge Research in Education)
Author(s): Karl Christian Alvestad (Editor), Kari H. Nordberg (Editor), Hege Roll-Hansen (Editor)
- Publisher: Routledge
- Publication Date: October 23, 2023
- Edition: 1st
- Language: English
- Print length: 276 pages
- ISBN-10: 1032334533
- ISBN-13: 9781032334530
Book Description
Bringing new perspectives on educational resources together, this book considers how a range of learning materials can be used to effectively highlight creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking in learning.
Covering a broad scope of educational resources, the book examines the use of resources in Scandinavian education within language studies, literature, history, and social studies at all levels of education through empirically grounded research, including ethnographies and textual analysis. Written by practising experts in the field of education studies, chapters present examples of both cutting-edge digital media and more traditional artefacts and books, providing critical discussion and inspiration for how a range of resources can be used creatively within the classroom.
This interdisciplinary book is a valuable addition to scholarly discussions around educational development and learning and will be relevant for academics, researchers, and postgraduate students in the fields of teacher education, didactics, curriculum, and educational technology.
The Open Access version of this book, available at http://www.taylorfrancis.com, has been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives (CC-BY-NC-ND) 4.0 license.
Editorial Reviews
Editorial Reviews
Review
“Further aligning with contemporary thought on contextual learning, the volume’s particular strength lies in its adept fusion of theoretical insights with palpable, lived experiences. The contributors do not simply advocate for pedagogical transformation; they vividly illustrate its potential through tangible scenarios. Whether envisioning a child learning history via digital simulation, a teenager understanding physics through skateboarding, or students engaging in profound discussions on online forums, such examples powerfully argue for a redefinition of educational resources. The book thereby challenges its readers to perceive learning not as a linear, curriculum-dictated process, but as an evolving, interactive journey shaped by context, curiosity, and technology.”
– William Xaveriano Waresindo, Lecturer, Department of Physics Education, Faculty of Education and Teacher Training, Universitas Katolik Parahyangan and Rohmatulloh Rohmatulloh, Lecturer, Postgraduate Department of Islamic Education Management, Universitas Islam An Nur Lampung
About the Author
Karl Christian Alvestad is an Associate Professor in Social Studies at the University of South-Eastern Norway.
Kari H. Nordberg is an Associate Professor in Social Studies at the University of South-Eastern Norway.
Hege Roll-Hansenis an Associate Professor in Social Studies at the University of South-Eastern Norway.
