Understanding and using educational theories

Aubrey, Karl

Understanding and using educational theories - 3rd ed. - Los Angeles, California : London : SAGE, 2022 - xi, 396p

This textbook gives readers a clear overview of a selection of 19 of the most influential thinkers on education, including established names (Vygotsky, Bruner, Dewey), more recent thinkers (Freire, hooks, Claxton) and other key names whose writing has helped shaped our views on teaching and learning.

Each chapter includes practical examples showing how theories can be used to inform classroom teaching, and critiques of each theorist exploring opposing viewpoints and the strengths and weaknesses of different ideas.

This third edition includes:

New chapters on Barak Rosenshine and Daniel GolemanRevamped reflective tasks with a greater practical focus for the classroomMore models and theoretical diagrams throughout
This is an essential primer for any university course that includes learning theory, with particular relevance for initial teacher education, education studies and early childhood degrees.

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