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Record Nr.

UNINA9910782529803321

Autore

Jordan Anne <1944->

Titolo

Approaches to learning [[electronic resource] ] : a guide for teachers / / Anne Jordan, Orison Carlile, Annetta Stack

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Maidenhead, : Open University Press, 2008

ISBN

1-281-95294-X

0-335-23643-X

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (292 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

CarlileOrison

StackAnnetta

Disciplina

370.1523

Soggetti

Learning

Effective teaching

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Frontcover; Half Title; Title Page; Copyright Page; Dedication; Contents; List of Figures; List of Tables; Acknowledgements; Introduction; Chapter 1 Philosophy of education; Chapter 2 Behaviourism; Chapter 3 Cognitivism; Chapter 4 Constructivism; Chapter 5 Social learning; Chapter 6 Cultural learning; Chapter 7 Intelligence; Chapter 8 Life course development; Chapter 9 Adult learning; Chapter 10 Values; Chapter 11 Motivation; Chapter 12 The learning body; Chapter 13 Language and learning; Chapter 14 Experiential and competencybased learning; Chapter 15 Inclusivity; Chapter 16 Blended learning

Chapter 17 The futureGlossary; Backcover

Sommario/riassunto

Gathers together the theoretical approaches informing the modern principles and practices of western education. This book provides an overview of some major theoretical approaches and considers their implications for policy and practice. It is useful as an introductory course text for university education and teacher training programmes.