Publisher's Synopsis
This leading text in learning theories explains principles and theories of human learning in a lucid and engaging fashion and lays out the application of those theories and principles to educational practice. Written for students with little background in psychology, the text demonstrates how different concepts relate to one another, provides numerous examples, and emphasizes meaningful learning of the material it presents. The text covers a broad range of theories, including conditioning, social cognitive theory, information processing, and social constructivism.
