Description
Book SynopsisWhile 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 acquisition of knowledge, concepts and skills.
Ways of Learning has been widely used and now, fully updated, it seeks to provide further insight into the ways in which learning takes place, which teachers can make use of in their planning and teaching, including:
an overview of learning
behaviourism and the beginning of theory
cognitive and constructivist learning
multiple intelligences and learning styles
difficulties with learning
the influence of neuropsychology
other theories, philosophies and names
relating theory to prac
Table of Contents
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
