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Learning in Cultural Context Family, Peers, and School (International and Cultural Psychology)
Author: Ashley E. Maynard (Editor), Mary I. Martini (Editor)
Year: 2005
Pages: 288
Format: PDF
File size: 2 MB
Language: ENG

Year: 2005
Pages: 288
Format: PDF
File size: 2 MB
Language: ENG

Learning in Cultural Context: Family, Peers, and School explores how cultural context influences learning and development across the lifespan. The book examines how family, peers, and school settings shape children's learning processes and outcomes, and how these contexts can be modified to promote learning and well-being. It also considers how cultural factors influence teaching practices and educational policies, and how these factors can be adapted to meet the needs of diverse learners. The book begins by discussing the importance of understanding the cultural context of learning, including the role of culture in shaping beliefs, values, and behaviors related to education. It then delves into the different types of cultural contexts that affect learning, such as family, peers, and school, and how these contexts interact to shape children's experiences and outcomes. The author highlights the need for educators to understand the cultural backgrounds of their students in order to tailor instruction to meet their unique needs. Next, the book explores the impact of globalization on education, including the challenges and opportunities presented by increased mobility and connectivity. The author argues that technology has created new opportunities for learning, but also presents new challenges in terms of information overload and the potential for misinformation. The book concludes with a discussion of the implications of these trends for teaching and learning, and offers recommendations for how educators can adapt to these changes. Throughout the text, the author emphasizes the importance of developing a personal paradigm for perceiving the technological process of developing modern knowledge.
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