Publisher's Synopsis
To be a successful teacher, or student of education, it′s crucial to understand how children learn. This book explores major learning theories showing how these can be used as tools to improve your understanding of classroom practice. It includes: How different theories, from behaviourism to constructivism to cognitivism, offer new perspectives on learning. Detailed case studies, in a range of school contexts, show how theoretical considerations play out in real life. How a deeper understanding of learning theory can enhance your professional teacher knowledge. It includes a range of practical tasks for hands-on application and questions for consideration to encourage deeper reflection. This is essential reading for anyone training to teach in primary and secondary education, Education Studies students, and teachers seeking to refresh their knowledge. Debra McGregor is Professor in Education at Oxford Brookes University.
