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Books by Karen Littleton
  | | Interthinking(1st Edition) Putting talk to work by Karen Littleton, Neil Mercer Paperback, 144 Pages, Published 2013 by Routledge ISBN-13: 978-0-415-67553-6, ISBN: 0-415-67553-7 "The view of creativity as a collaborative, social endeavour has become a significant feature of educational psychology in recent years. With its roots in sociocultural theory and research, collective creativity looks at how people combine mental resources to create ideas and objects together. Written in an accessible and jargon-free style, Interthinking: Putting Talk to Work challenges the myth of the ‘lone genius’ by exploring the gro ..." |
 | | Contemporary Identities of Creativity and Creative Work(1st Edition) (Paperback) by Stephanie Taylor, Karen Littleton Paperback, 166 Pages, Published 2016 by Routledge ISBN-13: 978-1-138-25158-8, ISBN: 1-138-25158-5 "Creative workers have been celebrated internationally for their flexibility in new labour markets centred on culture, creativity and, most recently, innovation. This book draws on research with novice and established workers in a range of specializations in order to explore the meanings, aspirations and practical difficulties associated with a creative identification. It investigates the difficulties and attractions of creative work as ..." |
 | | Making Sense of Social Development(1st Edition) (Child Development in Families, Schools and Society, 3) by Martin Woodhead, Karen Littleton, Dorothy Faulkner, Open University Paperback, 288 Pages, Published 1999 by Routledge ISBN-13: 978-0-415-17374-2, ISBN: 0-415-17374-4 "This reader explores the nature of interactions between children and their teachers. Part one looks at different cultural conceptions of the teacher-learner relationship, and how this relates to schooling, cognitive development and the aquisition of knowledge. Part two takes a closer look at the role of language and dialogue in interactions between adults and children in classrooms. Part three provides an overview of current research on ..." |
 | | Orchestrating Inquiry Learning(1st Edition) by Karen Littleton, Mike Sharples, Eileen Scanlon Paperback, 240 Pages, Published 2011 by Routledge ISBN-13: 978-0-415-60113-9, ISBN: 0-415-60113-4 "There is currently a rapidly growing interest in inquiry learning and an emerging consensus among researchers that, particularly when supported by technology, it can be a significant vehicle for developing higher order thinking skills. Inquiry learning methods also offer learners meaningful and productive approaches to the development of their knowledge of the world, yet such methods can present significant c ..." |
 | | Educational Dialogues(1st Edition) Understanding and Promoting Productive interaction by Karen Littleton, Christine Howe Paperback, 368 Pages, Published 2010 by Routledge ISBN-13: 978-0-415-46216-7, ISBN: 0-415-46216-9 "Educational Dialogues provides a clear, accessible and well-illustrated case for the importance of dialogue and its significance for learning and teaching. The contributors characterise the nature of productive dialogues, to specify the conditions and pedagogic contexts within which such dialogues can most effectively be resourced and promoted. Drawing upon a broad range of theoretical perspectives, this collection examines: theoret ..." |
 | | Interthinking Putting talk to work by Karen Littleton, Neil Mercer Hardcover, 144 Pages, Published 2013 by Routledge ISBN-13: 978-0-415-67552-9, ISBN: 0-415-67552-9 "Through using spoken language, people are able to think creatively and productively together. This ability to ‘interthink’ is an important product of our evolutionary history that is just as important for our survival today. Many kinds of work activity depend on the success of groups or teams finding joint solutions to problems. Creative achievement is rarely the product of solitary endeavour, but of people working within a collective e ..." |
 | | Social Processes in Children's Learning(1st Edition) (Cambridge Studies in Cognitive and Perceptual Development) by Dr Paul Light, Karen Littleton, George Butterworth, Patricia M. Greenfield, Paul Harris, Daniel Stern M.D., Giyoo Hatano Paperback, 142 Pages, Published 2000 by Cambridge University Press ISBN-13: 978-0-521-59691-6, ISBN: 0-521-59691-2 "This book, first published in 2000, is about children's learning and problem-solving behaviour. It reflects the increasingly close integration seen in recent years between social and cognitive approaches to researching the learning process. In particular, Paul Light and Karen Littleton examine the ways in which interactions between children influence learning outcomes. They begin by placing this topic in a broad theoretical and empirica ..." |
 | | Developmental Psychology in Action(1st Edition) by Clare Wood, Kieron Sheehy, Karen Littleton, Gareth Schott Paperback, 336 Pages, Published 2006 by Wiley-Blackwell Illustrated ISBN-13: 978-1-4051-1695-4, ISBN: 1-4051-1695-1 "Developmental Psychology in Action looks at how psychologists contribute to the development and well–being of children in practical ways. The role of psychologists and psychological theory is considered with respect to specific topics which focus on child development in the context of social, educational and clinical issues. The chapters are authored by active researchers and practitioners in each field. Each chapter provides an introdu ..." |
 | | Learning Relationships in the Classroom (Child Development in Families, Schools and Society) by Dorothy Faulkner, Karen Littleton, Martin Woodhead Hardcover, 330 Pages, Published 2016 by Routledge ISBN-13: 978-1-138-16150-4, ISBN: 1-138-16150-0 "This reader explores the nature of interactions between children and their teachers in the classroom. It emphasises the importance of such relationships for children's learning and for educational practice. Part 1 looks at different cultural conceptions of the teacher-learner relationship, and how this relates to schooling, cognitive development and the aquisition of knowledge. Part 2 takes a closer look at the role of language and di ..." |
 | | Collaborative Learning by Editor-Dorothy Miell, Richard Joiner, Dorothy Faulkner, Karen Littleton Paperback, 256 Pages, Published 2001 by Free Association Books ISBN-13: 978-1-85343-514-0, ISBN: 1-85343-514-7 "In recent years new translations and interpretations of the work of Vygotsky have generated considerable research activity by developmental paychologists and educational researchers on the relationship between the social and cognitive dimensions of learning. Collaborative Learning aims to bring together, for the fiirst time in a single volume, up-to-date and comprehensive research on collaborative learning and learning to collaborate fr ..." |
 | | Learning with Computers(1st Edition) Analysing Productive Interactions by Karen Littleton, Paul Light Paperback, 224 Pages, Published 1999 by Routledge ISBN-13: 978-0-415-14286-1, ISBN: 0-415-14286-5 "Contrary to the belief that computers isolate users, Karen Littleton and Paul Light demonstrate that learning with computers is often a collaborative and social activity. Learning with Computers brings together a significant body of research that shows how working with others at the computer can be beneficial to learners of all ages, from the early school years to the highest levels of education. It also investigates factors such as gen ..." |
 | | Dialogue and the Development of Children's Thinking(1st Edition) A Sociocultural Approach by Professor Neil Mercer, Karen Littleton, Mercer/Littleto Paperback, 176 Pages, Published 2007 by Routledge ISBN-13: 978-0-415-40479-2, ISBN: 0-415-40479-7 "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 ..." |
 | | Cultural Worlds of Early Childhood(1st Edition) by Dorothy Faulkner, Karen Littleton, Martin Woodhead Hardcover, 300 Pages, Published 2016 by Routledge ISBN-13: 978-1-138-14805-5, ISBN: 1-138-14805-9 "This reader contains source material for an up-to-date study of child development as it applies to major issues in child care and education. The emphasis is on studying early childhood in cultural contexts - in families and in preschool settings.Part 1 elaborates a socio-cultural approach to early development, taking emotional attachment, communication and language and daycare as examples. Part 2 considers how children's emerging capaci ..." |
 | | Cultural Worlds of Early Childhood(1st Edition) by Karen Littleton, Dorothy Faulkner, Martin Woodhead Paperback, 300 Pages, Published 1998 by Routledge ISBN-13: 978-0-415-17372-8, ISBN: 0-415-17372-8 "This reader contains source material for an up-to-date study of child development as it applies to major issues in child care and education. The emphasis is on studying early childhood in cultural contexts - in families and in preschool settings.Part 1 elaborates a socio-cultural approach to early development, taking emotional attachment, communication and language and daycare as examples. Part 2 considers how children's emerging capaci ..." |
 | | Learning Relationships in the Classroom (Child Development in Families, Schools and Society, 2) by Dorothy Faulkner, Karen Littleton, Martin Woodhead Paperback, 328 Pages, Published 1998 by Routledge ISBN-13: 978-0-415-17373-5, ISBN: 0-415-17373-6 "This reader explores the nature of interactions between children and their teachers in the classroom. It emphasises the importance of such relationships for children's learning and for educational practice. Part 1 looks at different cultural conceptions of the teacher-learner relationship, and how this relates to schooling, cognitive development and the aquisition of knowledge. Part 2 takes a closer look at the role of language and di ..." |
 | | Making Sense of Social Development (Child Development in Families, Schools & Societies) by Dorothy Faulkner, Karen Littleton, Martin Woodhead Hardcover, 288 Pages, Published 2016 by Routledge ISBN-13: 978-1-138-17215-9, ISBN: 1-138-17215-4 "This book explores children's social relationships in and out of the classroom. Chapters focus on the growing importance of children's friendships and how these influence social participation and development later on in life. Issues such as peer rejection, bullying and adolescent development are analysed from both psychological and sociological perspectives. The book concludes with a re-examination of cultural concepts of childhood, chi ..." |
 | | Contemporary Identities of Creativity and Creative Work (Hardback) by Stephanie Taylor, Karen Littleton Hardcover, 166 Pages, Published 2012 by Routledge ISBN-13: 978-1-4094-2666-0, ISBN: 1-4094-2666-1 "Creative workers have been celebrated internationally for their flexibility in new labour markets centred on culture, creativity and, most recently, innovation. This book draws on research with novice and established workers in a range of specializations in order to explore the meanings, aspirations and practical difficulties associated with a creative identification. It investigates the difficulties and attr ..." |
 | | The Psychology of Education(2nd Edition) by Martyn Long, Kieron Sheehy, Clare Wood, Karen Littleton, Terri Passenger, Tern Passenger Hardcover, 448 Pages, Published 2010 by Routledge ISBN-13: 978-0-415-48689-7, ISBN: 0-415-48689-0 "Written in an accessible and engaging style, this second edition of The Psychology of Education addresses key concepts from psychology which relate to education. Throughout the text the author team emphasise an evidence-based approach, providing practical suggestions to improve learning outcomes, while fictional case studies are used in this new edition to provide students with a sense of what psychological issues can look like in the c ..." |
 | | Orchestrating Inquiry Learning. Routledge. 2011. by Karen Littleton, Eileen Scanlon, Mike Sharples Hardcover, 240 Pages, Published 2011 by Routledge ISBN-13: 978-0-415-60112-2, ISBN: 0-415-60112-6 |
 | | Educational Dialogues(1st Edition) Understanding and Promoting Productive interaction by Karen Littleton, Christine Howe Hardcover, 368 Pages, Published 2010 by Routledge ISBN-13: 978-0-415-46215-0, ISBN: 0-415-46215-0 "Educational Dialogues provides a clear, accessible and well-illustrated case for the importance of dialogue and its significance for learning and teaching. The contributors characterise the nature of productive dialogues, to specify the conditions and pedagogic contexts within which such dialogues can most effectively be resourced and promoted. Drawing upon a broad range of theoretical ..." |
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