Learning About Learning:
Approaches to Teaching in Primary Education

Defining key Philosophies of Learning
Developing strategies to implement principles and philosophies of learning
Social approaches - co-operative learning strategies
Independent & self-directed learning
Integrated learning
The learning environment - classroom organization

Guiding Questions:

How does the teacher bring balance to program planning?
What is the role of language across the curriculum?
What constitutes a supportive classroom environment?
Module Readings:
Routman, R. (1991). Understanding language learning. In Invitations: Changing
      as teachers and learners K-12, (pp. 8-12)*-. Toronto, ON: Irwin Publishing. 

Cohen, E. G. (1998). Making cooperative learning equitable.
      Educational Leadership, (Sept), 18-21.

Rich, S. J. (1998). What is integration? In Reading for meaning in the
      elementary school, (pp.81-85). Scarborough, ON: ITP Nelson.

Text: Chapter 3 and 4