Classroom Interactions and Social Learning

By Kristiina Kumpulainen

Subjects: Social interaction, Group work in education, Learning, psychology of, Social interaction in children, Psychology of Learning, Interaction analysis in education

Description: Today's classroom presents a wealth of opportunities for social interaction amongst pupils, leading to increased interest in teachers and researchers into the social nature of learning.While classroom interaction can be a valuable tool for learning, it does not necessarily lead to useful learning experiences. Through case studies, this book highlights the use of new analytical methodologies for studying the content and patterns of children's interactions and how these contribute to their construction of knowledge.Classroom Interaction and Social Learning will be of interest to