Title:
Learning theories simplified : ...and how to apply them to teaching / Bob Bates.
Author:
Bates, Bob, 1951- author.
Publication Information:
Los Angeles : SAGE, [2016]
©2016
Call Number:
LB1060 .B394 2016
Abstract:
"Are you struggling to get hour 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 Carol Dweck's mindsets? Have you reached breaking point reading Daniel T. Willingham on educational neuroscience? Written for busy teachers, trainers, managers and students, this dip-in dip-out guide makes theories of learning accessible and practical. It explores over 100 classic and contemporary learning theorists in an easy-to-use, bite-sized format with clear and relevant illustrations on how each theory will benefit your teaching and learning."--Page [4] of cover.
ISBN:
9781473925335
9781473925328
Physical Description:
xx, 292 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
General Note:
"100+ theories and models from great thinkers."
Contents:
Part 1. Classical learning theories. -- Educational philosophy -- Behaviourism -- Cognitivism -- Humanism -- Neurolism -- Part 2. Contemporary thinking on teaching and learning. -- Professionalism -- Learning styles -- Motivation -- Behaviour management -- Coaching and mentoring -- Teamworking -- Part 3. Planning, delivering and assessing learning. -- Curriculum planning -- Lesson planning -- Delivering learning -- Assessment and feedback -- Evaluating teaching and learning -- A final word on teaching.
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