The Theory and Practice of Learning

ISBN 10: 0749438592 / ISBN 13: 9780749438593

Published by Routledge, 2003

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Theory and Practice of Learning
• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication Date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0749438592
• ISBN 13: 9780749438593
• Binding: paperback
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

Learning is among the most basic of human activities. The study of learning, and research into learning is becoming a central part of educational studies. This is a comprehensive introduction to contemporary theories and modern practices of learning. Updated and expanded, this second edition should be of interest to teachers, facilitators, human resource developers and students of education. The contents cover: lifelong learning; the social background to learning; cognitivist theory; types of learning; learning using ICT; and philosophical reflections on learning.

About the Author

Peter Jarvis, is Professor of Continuing Education at the University of Surrey and honorary professor at the University of Georgia, USA. John Holford is Senior Lecturer and Colin Griffin is Associate Lecturer in Adult Education, also at Surrey.