Approaches to Learning: A Guide for Teachers (Paperback)

Anne Jordan

ISBN 10: 0335226701 / ISBN 13: 9780335226702

Published by Open University Press, Milton Keynes, 2008

About this Item

Paperback. "This book provides a really sound grounding in the theories that underpin successful teaching and learning. Without over-simplification it provides accessible introductions to the key learning theories with which teachers and students are likely to engage, and it has immense practical value."Professor Sally Brown, Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Leeds Metropolitan University, UKThis comprehensive guide for education students and practitioners provides an overview of the major theories of learning. It considers their implications for policy and practice and sets out practical guidelines for best pedagogical practice.The book can be read as a series of stand-alone chapters or as an integrated overview of theoretical perspectives drawn from the philosophy, psychology, sociology and pedagogy that guide educational principles and practice. Each chapter contains:An accessible introduction to each theoryA summary of key principlesCritical insights drawn from the theories discussed Examples and illustrations from contemporary research and practice Summary boxes that highlight critical and key points madePractical implications for education professionalsApproaches to Learning is an invaluable resource for students and practitioners who wish to reflect on their educational constructs and explore and engage in the modern discourse of education. This comprehensive guide for education students and practitioners provides an overview of the major theories of learning and considers their implications for policy and practice and sets out practical guidelines for best pedagogical practice. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Approaches to Learning: A Guide for Teachers (Paperback)
• Publisher: Open University Press, Milton Keynes
• Publication Date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0335226701
• ISBN 13: 9780335226702
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

"This book provides a really sound grounding in the theories that underpin successful teaching and learning. Without over-simplification it provides accessible introductions to the key learning theories with which teachers and students are likely to engage, and it has immense practical value."
Professor Sally Brown, Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Leeds Metropolitan University, UK

This comprehensive guide for education students and practitioners provides an overview of the major theories of learning. It considers their implications for policy and practice and sets out practical guidelines for best pedagogical practice.

The book can be read as a series of stand-alone chapters or as an integrated overview of theoretical perspectives drawn from the philosophy, psychology, sociology and pedagogy that guide educational principles and practice. Each chapter contains:

• An accessible introduction to each theory
• A summary of key principles
• Critical insights drawn from the theories discussed
• Examples and illustrations from contemporary research and practice
• Summary boxes that highlight critical and key points made
• Practical implications for education professionals

Approaches to Learning is an invaluable resource for students and practitioners who wish to reflect on their educational constructs and explore and engage in the modern discourse of education.

About the Author

Anne Jordan is Programme Director of the MA in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education at Waterford Institute of Technology, Ireland, and Honorary Professor at Lev Tolstoy Pedagogical University, Russia.

Orison Carlile is Programme Director of the MA in Management in Education at Waterford Institute of Technology, Ireland, and Honorary Professor at Lev Tolstoy Pedagogical University, Russia.

Annetta Stack is Programme Director of the MSc in Multimedia and E-Learning, and Teacher and Learning Coordinator at Waterford Institute of Technology, Ireland.