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Classroom as complex adaptive system and the emergence of learning (2021)
Book Chapter
Knight, B. (2021). Classroom as complex adaptive system and the emergence of learning. In Pedagogy - Challenges, Recent Advances, New Perspectives, and Applications. London: InTech. https://doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.101699

Complex adaptive systems (CAS) theory is offering new perspectives on the nature of learning in school classrooms. In CAS such as social networks, city traffic systems and insect colonies, innovation, and change are occasioned through non-linear, bot... Read More about Classroom as complex adaptive system and the emergence of learning.

Playful learning around the world (2021)
Book Chapter
Chicken, S., & Whitehouse, S. (2022). Playful learning around the world. In J. Waters-Davies (Ed.), Introduction to Play. London: SAGE Publications

The go-to textbook for everything you need to know about play! Covering ages 0-8, this book explores what play is, why it matters and where and how play happens. Taking you from start to finish on your course, it helps you: Think critically... Read More about Playful learning around the world.

Participatory technology design for autism and cognitive disabilities: a narrative overview of issues and techniques. (2021)
Book Chapter
Robb, N., Doyle, B., Politis, Y., Newbutt, N., Hung Jen, K., & Sung, C. (in press). Participatory technology design for autism and cognitive disabilities: a narrative overview of issues and techniques. In A. Brooks, S. Brahman, B. Kapralos, A. Nakajima, J. Tyerman, & L. Jain (Eds.), Recent Advances in Technologies of Inclusive Well-Being: Virtual patients, gamification and simulation. (3). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-59608-8

Abstract. Participatory design (PD) refers to the involvement of users in the design and development process. Those who may be identified as eventual users of such technology are often involved in the development process as testers or as informants.... Read More about Participatory technology design for autism and cognitive disabilities: a narrative overview of issues and techniques..

Reading and the STEM curriculum (2021)
Book Chapter
Lewis, F., Gill, A., Waugh, D., & Stephenson, M. (2021). Reading and the STEM curriculum. In Developing a Love of Reading and Books: Teaching and Nurturing Readers in Primary Schools. (1). London: Sage

Hegemony (2020)
Book Chapter
Maisuria, A. (2020). Hegemony. In S. Themelis (Ed.), Critical Reflections on the Language of Neoliberalism in Education: Dangerous Words and Discourses of Possibility (84-92). London: Taylor & Francis (Routledge)

Hegemony is one the most powerful concepts to understand reality in any social scientist's toolbox. Hegemony comes from the term - hegemon meaning leader. Gramsci’s works presented the provocation: how can power be won, and how can it be sustained. T... Read More about Hegemony.