The Super Quick Guide to Learning Theories and Teaching Approaches

Learning theories and teaching approaches summarised, explained and critiqued for trainee teachers. 

This book offers an overview of essential learning theories and teaching approaches in a nutshell. It empowers trainee teachers with the key knowledge to understand how individuals learn and the most effective ways to teach them. Engaging in thought-provoking discussions, readers are encouraged to critically examine theoretical challenges and limitations while discovering the interconnectedness of various theories. The guide also provides direction for further study, ensuring a well-rounded educational foundation for future teachers.

Andy Goldhawk works at the University of the West of England. Andy worked in colleges of further and higher education for fifteen years, as a lecturer and as a teaching and learning coach. He has led professional learning sessions and programmes for further and higher education lecturers, focusing on (the application of) learning theories and teaching approaches in the classroom.