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Introduction to classroom discourse -- Theories of classroom discourse -- Using discourse to : establish classroom activity and interaction -- Using discourse to : build & assess scientific content knowledge -- Using discourse to : organize & evaluate scientific narrative -- Using discourse to : enact scientific practices -- Using discourse to : coordinate multimodal translation of representations -- Using discourse to : coordinate multimodal integration of representations.

"Democracy should enable citizens to play an informed role in determining how power is exercised for their common wellbeing, but this only works if people have the understanding, skills and confidence to engage effectively in public affairs. Otherwise, any voting system can be subverted to serve the interests of propagandists and demagogues. This book brings together leading experts on learning for democracy to explore why and how the gap in civic competence should be bridged. Drawing on research findings and case examples from the UK, the US and elsewhere, it will set out why change is necessary, what could be taught differently to ensure effective political engagement, and how a lasting impact in improving citizens' learning for democratic participation can be made."--

This definitive look at teaching English in rural secondary schools contests current definitions and discussions of rural education, examines their ideological and cultural foundations, and presents an alternative perspective that conceptualizes rural communities as diverse, unique, and conducive to pedagogical and personal growth in teaching and learning. Authentic narratives document individual teachers' moments of struggle and success in learning to understand, value, and incorporate rural literacies and sensibilities into their curricula. The teachers' stories and the scholarly analysis of

"Key Directions in Legal Education identifies and explores key contemporary and emerging themes that are significant and heavily debated within legal education from both UK and international perspectives. It provides a rich comparative dialogue and insights into the current and future directions of legal education. The book discusses in detail topics including the pressures on law schools exerted by external stakeholders, the fostering of interdisciplinary approaches and collaboration within legal education and the evolution of discourses around teaching and learning legal skills. It elaborates on the continuing development of clinical legal education as a component of the law degree and the emergence and use of innovative technologies within law teaching. The approach of pairing UK and international authors to obtain comparative insights and analysis on a range of key themes is original and provides both a genuine comparative dialogue and a clear international focus. This book will be of great interest for researchers, academics and post-graduate students in the field of law and legal pedagogy"--

Today we often look to our leaders in business, government, or the social sector, to make effective decisions in a complex world. Whether they are asked what steps to take to improve competitiveness in a global economy or to make tough ethical choices, well-trained leaders are critical to organizational effectiveness. Although we know much about leadership development for individuals after they take their first job, we know relatively little about their earlier experiences that contributed to their interest in leadership or subsequent effectiveness as leaders. This volume brings together resea

1. Approaching the Study of Democracy / Cameron D. Anderson and Laura B. Stephenson -- Part I - Democracy in Theory: Normative Approaches. 2. Democracy: What and Why / Charles Jones -- 3. Is Majority Rule Democratic? / Richard Vernon -- Part II - Analyzing Democracy: Positivist Approaches. 4. Evaluating a Democracy: Are Citizens Engaged? / Cameron D. Anderson and Laura B. Stephenson -- 5. Conceptualizing and Measuring Democracy / David Armstrong -- 6. A Democratic Continuum? / Bruce Morrison -- 7. Membership Rules for Democratic Communities: Canada and the United States / Andrew Sancton and Christopher Alcantara -- 8. Representation and the Practice of Politics / Rob Leone and Josh Morgan -- 9. The Democratic Dimensions of Specialized Governments / Joseph Lyons -- Part III - Interpreting Democracy: Critical and Post-modern Approaches. 10. Hatred of Democracy / Dan Bousfield -- 11. Rethinking Democracy / Nandita Biswas Mellamphy.

This book describes a variety of programs -- firmly based in psychological theory and modern decision analysis -- that are suitable for teaching adolescents how to improve both their own decision making skills and their understanding of the decision making of others. Providing practical advice as well as theoretical analysis, this volume addresses general questions such as the nature and rationale of the enterprise, its implementation, and its evaluation. Relevant to several current adolescent problems including drug abuse, this is an excellent source, either as research, new curriculum, or en.