Manifesto for Learning

Janet Collins is a lecturer in education in the Centre for Curriculum and Teaching Studies at the Open University currently supervising EdD and MA programmes. Joe Harkin is a Reader in Education in the Institute of Education. Oxford Brookes University. Melanie Nind works closely with students in special schools in particular teaching students with severe learning difficulties.

• Preface; 1. What is our understanding of learning; 2. Learning in infancy - A model for life?; 3. How can we enhance learning through relationships?; 4 Why does Communication break down; 5. Learner perspectives - Why start here?; 6. Do teachers' perspectives matter?; 7. Collaborative learning and collaborative teaching?; 8. Collaborating in learning communities?; 9. How does talking about communication help?; References