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Author: Mary Manke ,
Mary Manke
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Inc
Imprint: Routledge
Dimensions:
Width: 15.20cm
, Height: 0.90cm
, Length: 22.90cm
Weight: 0.320kg
ISBN: 9780805824964
ISBN 10: 0805824960
Pages: 180
Publication Date: 01 August 1997
Audience:
College/higher education
,
Professional and scholarly
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Undergraduate
,
Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
"""In this dynamic study, Manke observes three classrooms, one first grade and two fifth grades, to find out what power relationships exist between teachers and students. Her research demonstrates a constructivist view of time, space, and classroom management."" —CHOICE ""Manke focuses on teachers' uses of power; her greatest contribution is her inquiry into how elementary teachers who profess to take a whole-language approach and strive to use collaborative learning groups redefine their power vis-à-vis their students....a critical and reflective examination of the multiple forms and uses of power that shape classroom dynamics..."" —Harvard Educational Review ""I would place the book in the growing field of the sociology of childhood....This book has a contribution to make in this area as well as in the field of educational studies....each description...offers excellent details about the local community, socio-economic milieu, the school, classroom layout and some aspects of everyday classroom practice."" —Britisch Educational Reseach, Jouranl"
In this dynamic study, Manke observes three classrooms, one first grade and two fifth grades, to find out what power relationships exist between teachers and students. Her research demonstrates a constructivist view of time, space, and classroom management. -CHOICE Manke focuses on teachers' uses of power; her greatest contribution is her inquiry into how elementary teachers who profess to take a whole-language approach and strive to use collaborative learning groups redefine their power vis-a-vis their students....a critical and reflective examination of the multiple forms and uses of power that shape classroom dynamics... -Harvard Educational Review I would place the book in the growing field of the sociology of childhood....This book has a contribution to make in this area as well as in the field of educational studies....each description...offers excellent details about the local community, socio-economic milieu, the school, classroom layout and some aspects of everyday classroom practice. -Britisch Educational Reseach, Jouranl
