{"product_id":"learning-and-development-making-connections-to-enhance-teaching-9780787944636","title":"Learning and Development  Making Connections to","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA comprehensive reference about how college students learn - or why they don't - and how instructors can help them transform their education for the better.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The authors pull off an impressive double. They synthesize an enormous amount of relevant research on learning and development while also making clear the connections this research has for practice. Written in a helpful and accessible style, and full of case studies, applications, instruments, and vignettes of practice, the book will be an invaluable resource for college teachers at any level.\" (Stephen Brookfield, Distinguished Professor, University of St. Thomas)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"Effectively integrating the perspectives of a director of a university learning assistance center and a scholar in the area of developmental education, Silverman and Casazza have written an important book. It should be read by anyone concerned with the academic success of the increasingly diverse population of undergraduates in colleges and universities.\" (Ernest Pascarella, Petersen Professor of Higher Education, University of Iowa)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"This book is unique in its excellent coverage of learning and developmental theory and research and how it applies to practice. Recommended for college teachers in all disciplines who wish to improve their pedagogical skills and enhance student learning.\" (Nancy J. Evans, associate professor, Educational Leadership and Policy Studies and coordinator, Higher Education Program, Iowa State University)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUNDERSTANDING LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Today's Learners.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Theories of Personal Development and Learning.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Theories Related to Cognitive Development and Learning.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e A Framework for Effective Practice.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e APPLYING RESEARCH TO TEACHING.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Self and Identity.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Motivation.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Interaction with the Environment.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Ways of Knowing.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Learning Styles and Preferences.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Self-Regulation and Goal Setting.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e NEW TEACHING PERSPECTIVES.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Critical Reflection on Practice.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Educator as Innovator, Researcher, and Change Agent.","brand":"John Wiley \u0026 Sons Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49405032202583,"sku":"9780787944636","price":32.29,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780787944636.jpg?v=1730488429","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/learning-and-development-making-connections-to-enhance-teaching-9780787944636","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}