Resources For Learning: Second Edition

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Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodCondition remarks: Condition as shown in imageAt a time when the classroom was being fundamentally reimagined, Resource s for Learning by L.C. Taylor arrived as a landmark contribution to educational theory, arguing with clarity and conviction that the tools and materials available to students are as vital as the teachers who guide them. Taylor presents a systematic examination of how learning resources — from audio equipment to printed media — can be harnessed to transform passive instruction into dynamic, student-centred education. The book details practical strategies for educators seeking to integrate diverse media and materials into their curricula, grounding its arguments in both pedagogical research and real-world classroom application. Its accessible prose and authoritative tone made it an essential read for teachers, administrators, and education reformers alike. This second edition illustrates Taylor's continued refinement of his thesis, incorporating updated thinking on resource deployment in an era of rapid technological change. As a Penguin Education title, it sits within a distinguished tradition of progressive, widely accessible academic publishing that sought to democratise educational debate beyond university lecture halls. Taylor's work remains a compelling reminder that the architecture of learning — the physical and intellectual resources surrounding a student — profoundly shapes what is possible in any educational encounter, leaving the reader to wonder how much further that argument extends into our own digital age. Show more