Helpdesk Report: In what circumstances do textbooks improve learning?

This report looks at methods for improving learning

From:: Department for International Development
Published: 1 January 2013

Document Type:: Literature Review
Theme:: Education
Authors:: Wright, J., Featherstone, I., Veale, T.

Abstract

Query

In what circumstances do textbooks improve learning?.

Overview

This report is one of six which list literature on various methods for improving learning. Ten documents from the overall literature search were assessed as potentially relevant to the specific topic of textbooks and learning. These are listed, together with additional resources identified through previous HEART helpdesk searches and their references.

Citation

Featherstone, I.; Wright, J.; Veale, T. Helpdesk Report: In what circumstances do textbooks improve learning? Health and Education Advice and Resource Team (HEART), Oxford, UK (2013) 11 pp.