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9781529601411 Academic Inspection Copy

Learning Theories Simplified

...and how to apply them to teaching
  • ISBN-13: 9781529601411
  • Publisher: SAGE PUBLICATIONS
    Imprint: SAGE PUBLICATIONS
  • By Bob Bates
  • Price: AUD $57.99
  • Stock: 15 in stock
  • Availability: Order will be despatched as soon as possible.
  • Local release date: 29/07/2023
  • Format: Paperback (232.00mm X 186.00mm) 384 pages Weight: 700g
  • Categories: Teaching skills & techniques [JNT]
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Are you struggling to get your head around John Dewey's educational pragmatism? What exactly is Jean Piaget saying about cognitive development? Maybe you're running out of time and patience making sense of Rosenshine's Principles of Instruction? Have you reached breaking point reading Daniel T. Willingham on educational neuroscience? Written for busy teachers, students, trainers, managers and , this 'dip-in, dip-out' guide makes theories of learning accessible and practical. It explores 134 classic and contemporary learning theorists in an easy-to-use, bite-sized format with clear relevant illustrations on how each theory will benefit teaching and learning. Each model or theory is explained in less than 350 words, followed by a 'how to use it' section. New to this third edition: New section on cognitive learning theory, including Arthur Shimamura, Alison Gopnik, John Flavell and more Enhanced critical perspectives offering a deeper examination of each theory's strengths and weaknesses A new entry on Gloria Ladson-Billings and Critical Race Theory in education
PART 1: CLASSICAL LEARNING THEORIES Section 1.1: Educational Philosophy Section 1.2: Behaviourism Section 1.3: Cognitivism Section 1.4: Humanism Section 1.5: Educational Neuroscience PART 2: CONTEMPORARY THINKING ON TEACHING AND LEARNING Section 2.1: Professionalism Section 2.2: Cognitive Learning Theory Section 2.3: Motivation Section 2.4: Behaviour Management Section 2.5: Coaching and Mentoring Section 2.6: Teamworking PART 3: AN INTRODUCTION TO EARLY CHILDHOOD AND DEVELOPMENTAL STRATEGIES Section 3.1: Children and Society Section 3.2: Emotional Growth Section 3.3: Classroom Strategies Section 3.4: Working with Children with Additional Needs Section 3.5: Different School Approaches PART 4: PLANNING, DELIVERING AND ASSESSING LEARNING Section 4.1: Curriculum Planning Section 4.2: Lesson Planning Section 4.3: Delivering Learning Section 4.4: Assessment and Feedback Section 4.5: Evaluating Teaching and Learning A final word on TEACHING
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