1 The Foundations of Learning. 2 The Nature of Development 3 An Introduction to Learning 4 Mechanisms of Learning 5 Learning and Language 6 Learning and Concept Formation 7 Language and Thought 8 Learning in School 9 Programmed Instruction 10 Examinations and Tests 11 Intelligence and Intelligence Testing 12 Backward Children 13 The Treatment of Backwardness 14 The Social Psychology of the School 15 The Teacher’s Task Appendix References Index.
Biography
Edgar Stones
‘Here at last, is the book we have been waiting for, an introduction to educational psychology which links theory to practice...This is a book for teachers as well as students, well written and well organized...Complex matters are set out clearly, using examples effectively.’ Forum
‘Mr Stones goes out of his way to bring out the relevance of the experimental study of learning in the practice of teaching.’ Educational Review
