Dialogue and the Development of Children's Thinking: A Sociocultural Approach

by Neil Mercer and Karen Littleton

Book Overview

This book draws on extensive research to provide a ground-breaking new account of the relationship between dialogue and children's learning development. It closely relates the research findings to real-life classrooms, so that it is of practical value to teachers and students concerned that their children are offered the best possible learning opportunities.

The authors provide a clear, accessible and well-illustrated case for the importance...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415404797
• ISBN13: 9780415404792
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.6" x 9.1"