The ecology of learning: Factors contributing to learner-centred classroom cultures

Research Papers in Education

Volumn 22, Issue 3, 2007, Pages 267-307

  Crick, Ruth Deakin ^a   McCombs, Barbara ^b   Haddon, Alice ^c   Broadfoot, Patricia ^a   Tew, Marilyn ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL   (United Kingdom)

^b UNIVERSITY OF DENVER   (United States)

^c UNIVERSITY OF LONDON   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Attainment; Classroom culture; Emotional literacy; Learner centred practices; Learning ecology; Learning power

Indexed keywords

EID: 85006972812     PISSN: 02671522     EISSN: 14701146     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/02671520701497555     Document Type: Article

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