This book is a product of passion for the field and a lot of hard work. The process of writing it
has left us once again in awe of the breadth and complexity of the field of instructional …

Online games satisfy the basic requirements of learning environments and can provide
engaging learning experiences for students. However, a model that successfully integrates …

Criticisms have recently been voiced of constructivism, the leading metaphor of human
learning since the 1970s. Inspired by inconsistencies in interpretations of constructivism in …

2 A critical matrix of learning and teaching 45 The academic weave 45 Learning gaps 48 1.
The gap between recall and understanding 51 2. The gap between understanding and …

This article provides an overview of constructivism and its implications for classroom
practices. To that end, it first describes the basic features of constructivism along with its …

Metacognition is known to be an important factor in academic achievement; however it is
also important in a wider life context. The ability to reflect upon how we are thinking can help …

We have a detailed picture of how inequality impacts people's lives, but a much weaker
sense of how people perceive, interpret and understand issues of inequality. What shapes …

Students increasingly demand more constructive online courses that not only provide
information but also facilitate studying experiences. Educational games offer a viable …

Purpose–Many educators have advocated constructivist‐based pedagogies as a way to
develop the skills needed in knowledge societies. However, many countries have a tradition …

This chapter introduces the reader to the orientation, scope, organization, and intended
audience of the book, setting the scene for the conceptual focus elaborated throughout the …