Approaches to Learning: A Guide for Teachers
Introduction
1. Philosophical foundations
2. Behaviourism
3. Cognitivism
4. Constructivism
5. Social learning
6. Cultural learning
7. Intelligence
8. Life course development
9. Adult learning
10. Values
11. Motivation
12. The learning body
13. Language and learning
14. Experiential learning
15. Inclusivity and learning
16. Blended learning
17. The future
Professor Sally Brown, Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Leeds Metropolitan University, UK
This comprehensive guide for education students and practitioners provides an overview of the major theories of learning. It considers their implications for policy and practice and sets out practical guidelines for best pedagogical practice.
The book can be read as a series of stand-alone chapters or as an integrated overview of theoretical perspectives drawn from the philosophy, psychology, sociology and pedagogy that guide educational principles and practice. Each chapter contains:
- An accessible introduction to each theory
- A summary of key principles
- Critical insights drawn from the theories discussed
- Examples and illustrations from contemporary research and practice
- Summary boxes that highlight critical and key points made
- Practical implications for education professionals