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Learning theories simplified and how to apply them to teaching / Bob Bates.

By: Bates, Bob.
Los Angeles, California, USA : SAGE Publications Inc., ©2019Edition: Second edition.Description: xxii, 358 pages : illustrations (black and white), 24 cm.ISBN: 9781526459381 (pbk).Subject(s): Learning | Education -- Philosophy | Teaching | Psychology, Educational | EducationDDC classification: 153.15 B31 2019
Contents:
pt. 1. Classical learning theories. Educational philosophy ; Behaviourism ; Cognitivism ; Humanism ; Neurolism -- pt. 2. Contemporary thinking on teaching and learning. Professionalism ; Learning styles ; Motivation ; Behaviour management ; Coaching and mentoring ; Teamworking -- pt. 3. An introduction to early childhood and developmental strategies. Children and society ; Emotional growth ; Classroom strategies ; Working with children with additional needs ; Different school approaches -- pt. 4. Planning, delivering and assessing learning. Curriculum planning ; Lesson planning ; Delivering learning ; Assessment and feedback ; Evaluating teaching and learning -- A final word on teaching.
Summary: 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 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 130 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.--Provided by publisher. Summary: Written for busy teachers, trainers, managers and students, this 'dip-in, dip-out' guide makes theories of learning accessible and practical.
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Includes index.

130+ theories and models from great thinkers

pt. 1. Classical learning theories. Educational philosophy ; Behaviourism ; Cognitivism ; Humanism ; Neurolism --
pt. 2. Contemporary thinking on teaching and learning. Professionalism ; Learning styles ; Motivation ; Behaviour management ; Coaching and mentoring ; Teamworking --
pt. 3. An introduction to early childhood and developmental strategies. Children and society ; Emotional growth ; Classroom strategies ; Working with children with additional needs ; Different school approaches --
pt. 4. Planning, delivering and assessing learning. Curriculum planning ; Lesson planning ; Delivering learning ; Assessment and feedback ; Evaluating teaching and learning --
A final word on teaching.

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 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 130 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.--Provided by publisher.

Written for busy teachers, trainers, managers and students, this 'dip-in, dip-out' guide makes theories of learning accessible and practical.

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