Description: Vygotsky's Children by John C. Hirsh This book is concerned with the ways in which undergraduate students at Georgetown University (DC), Wadham College (Oxford), and Clare College (Cambridge), have worked with ethnic minority K-6 children in a series of university and college programs. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description TThis book is concerned with the ways in which undergraduate students at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., Wadham College, Oxford, and Clare College, Cambridge, have worked with ethnic minority K-6 children in a series of university and college programs in Washington and London. The intention of these programs is two-fold: to support the academic work in which the children are engaged, whether by working one-on-one, in a classroom setting, or in small seminar-like groups, and also to show them what higher education is, and can be, in the hope that when the time came their understanding of it, acquired and developed at an early age, might encourage them to proceed onward in their education.The account is told in the first person, from the point-of-view of a Georgetown University professor specializing in English medieval literature but also invested in urban literacy, who, aided by post-doctoral studies at Berkeley, altered the direction of a program already existing at Georgetown University, and subsequently aided in the development of like-programs in Oxford and Cambridge. The book serves two distinct purposes: it describes the purpose and practices of the urban programs with which it is concerned, and it addresses the ways in which these programs sought to encourage and support minority expectation with respect to academic achievement, encounter with others, and, in the London programs, eventual university application. his book is concerned with the ways in which undergraduate students at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., Wadham College, Oxford, and Clare College, Cambridge, have worked with ethnic minority K-6 children in a series of university and college programs in Washington and London. The intention of these programs is two-fold: to support the academic work in which the children are engaged, whether by working one-on-one, in a classroom setting, or in small seminar-like groups, and also to show them what higher education is, and can be, in the hope that when the time came their understanding of it, acquired and developed at an early age, might encourage them to proceed onward in their education.The account is told in the first person, from the point-of-view of a Georgetown University professor specializing in English medieval literature but also invested in urban literacy, who, aided by post-doctoral studies at Berkeley, altered the direction of a program already existing at Georgetown University, and subsequently aided in the development of like-programs in Oxford and Cambridge. The book serves two distinct purposes: it describes the purpose and practices of the urban programs with which it is concerned, and it addresses the ways in which these programs sought to encourage and support minority expectation with respect to academic achievement, encounter with others, and, in the London programs, eventual university application. "This very well written book is a testament to the importance of not just providing academic opportunity to marginalized children, but truly fostering aspiration in a non-judgmental way. The use of older students to encourage a love of inquiry and knowledge reflects Vygotskys theory and reminds us of the value of mentoring.... Hirsh found attitudes change and assumptions are challenged when perspectives are broadened through the interrelationship with others." --Elizabeth Quinn, Associate Professor of Psychology, Marist College Review "This very well written book is a testament to the importance of not just providing academic opportunity to marginalized children, but truly fostering aspiration in a non-judgmental way. The use of older students to encourage a love of inquiry and knowledge reflects Vygotskys theory and reminds us of the value of mentoring.... Hirsh found attitudes change and assumptions are challenged when perspectives are broadened through the interrelationship with others." --Elizabeth Quinn, Associate Professor of Psychology, Marist College Details ISBN0998147745 Author John C. Hirsh Pages 96 Language English ISBN-10 0998147745 ISBN-13 9780998147741 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2017 Publication Date 2017-04-04 Imprint New Academia Publishing, LLC Subtitle Georgetown and Oxbridge Students Meet Urban Youth Country of Publication United States Affiliation Georgetown University in Washington D C DEWEY 371.9046 Illustrations 23 Illustrations Short Title Vygotskys Children UK Release Date 2017-04-04 Publisher New Academia Publishing, LLC Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:102075494;
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ISBN-13: 9780998147741
Book Title: Vygotsky's Children
Number of Pages: 96 Pages
Language: English
Publication Name: Vygotsky's Children: Georgetown and Oxbridge Students Meet Urban Youth
Publisher: New Academia Publishing, LLC
Publication Year: 2017
Subject: Education, Strategy
Item Height: 229 mm
Item Weight: 150 g
Type: Textbook
Author: John C Hirsh
Subject Area: Urban Planning
Item Width: 152 mm
Format: Paperback
