Perspectives on learning
by Phillips, D. C., (Denis Charles)
"Rather than simply outlining the classical and modern theories of learning, this widely adopted text brings the material to life through case studies that engage students in debates about what really happens in classrooms. Students are encouraged to test the strengths and weaknesses of each theory so that, ultimately, they will learn to formulate their own philosophies of teaching and learning." "The new Fifth Edition of Perspectives on Learning features: a discussion of common sense and learn…
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- Full title :Perspectives on learning / D.C. Phillips, Jonas F. Soltis.
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"Rather than simply outlining the classical and modern theories of learning, this widely adopted text brings the material to life through case studies that engage students in debates about what really happens in classrooms. Students are encouraged to test the strengths and weaknesses of each theory so that, ultimately, they will learn to formulate their own philosophies of teaching and learning." "The new Fifth Edition of Perspectives on Learning features: a discussion of common sense and learning theories; a new chapter on Transfer of Learning; consideration of recent developments in brain science; and a thoroughly updated list of Recommendations for Further Reading."--Jacket.
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- Publication Date:©2009.
- Edition:5th ed
Publication Statements
- Publisher(s):Teachers College Press
- Place of Publication:New York
- Language:eng
- Publication Date:©2009.
The Physical Object
- Description:xii, 131 pages ; : 23 cm.
Edition Identifiers
- ISBN:9780807749838, 0807749834
- oclc:ocn304387852
- LC Classification:LB1060
- Dewey Decimal:370.15/23
Table of Contents
Introduction -- Classical theories -- Behaviorism -- Problem solving, insight, and activity -- Piagetian structures and psychological constructivism -- Social aspects of learning -- Cognitive structures and disciplinary structures -- Transfer of learning -- Cognitive science approach -- Arguments and issues
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