4th Edition

Ways of Learning Learning Theories for the Classroom

By Alan Pritchard Copyright 2018
184 Pages
by Routledge

184 Pages
by Routledge

184 Pages
by Routledge

While most teachers are skilled in providing opportunities for the progression of children’s learning, it is sometimes without fully understanding the theory behind it. With greater insight into what is currently known about the processes of learning and about individual learners, teachers are better equipped to provide experiences and situations that are more likely to lead to effective... Read more

Preface

Preface to the fourth edition

Acknowledgements

Chapter 1 Learning

Chapter 2 Behaviourism and the beginnings of theory

Chapter 3 Cognitive, constructivist learning

Chapter 4 Multiple intelligences and Learning styles

Chapter 5 Difficulties with learning

Chapter 6 The impact of neuroeducational research

Chapter 7 Other theories, ideas and people to know about

Chapter 8 Relating theory to practice: what can we learn from research?

Appendix Comparing and contrasting Piaget and Vygotsky – in summary

References

Index

Biography

Alan Pritchard is Associate Fellow at the Centre for Professional Education, University of Warwick.