John Hattie has joined forces with cognitive psychologist Greg Yates to build on the original data and legacy of the Visible Learning (VL) project, showing how its underlying ideas and the cutting edge of cognitive science can form a powerful and complementary framework for shap…
"Following Karl Kapp's earlier book The Gamification of Learning and Instruction, this Fieldbook provides a step-by-step approach to implementing the concepts from the Gamification book with examples, tips, tricks, and worksheets to help a learning professional or faculty member…
Understanding dyspraxia -- Physical dyspraxia -- Literacy strategies -- Effective study skills -- The dyspraxic mind: neurological effects -- The dyspraxic mind: emotional consequences -- Preparing for work -- Conclusion.
This text offers practical advice for educators and trainers whose work can be enhanced by helping learners make the most of face-to-face environments, both during training and at work.
Current Trends in the Development and Teaching of the four Language Skills builds connections from theory in the four language skills to instructional practices and comprises twenty-one chapters that are grouped in five sections. The introductory chapter presents a communicative…
Science education has undergone a revolution in recent years, shifting its emphasis from breadth and memorization to depth and understanding. Teaching Science for Understanding begins with an overview of the changes in science education. It then presents a review of each major i…
Science education has undergone a revolution in recent years, shifting its emphasis from breadth and memorization to depth and understanding. Teaching Science for Understanding begins with an overview of the changes in science education. It then presents a review of each major i…
"Teaching Science for Understanding begins with an overview of the changes in science education. It then presents a review of each major instructional strategy, information about how it is best used, and the effectiveness of the strategies for understanding and retention of info…
Foreword to the first edition: "This book is an exceptional introduction to some difficult ideas."
Foreword to the first edition:"This book is an exceptional introduction to some difficult ideas. It is full of downright good advice for every academic who wants to do something practical to improve his or hers students' learning." Paul Ramsden, Brisbane, Australia Endorsements …
This best-selling book explains the concept of constructive alignment in education and aids implementation of this in teaching practice.
"Learning professionals are finding success applying game-based sensibilities to the development of instruction. This is the first book to show how to design online instruction that leverages the best elements of online games to increase learning, retention, and application. It …
This book defines a dynamic, learning-centred approach to strategy, establishing the link between learning processes and competitive advantage, and examining the 'resource-based view of the firm' with reference to its importance for strategic change.
