Understanding and using educational theories

By:

Aubrey, Karl

Contributor(s):

Riley, Alison

Publication details: Los Angeles, California : London : SAGE, 2022Edition: 3rd edDescription: xi, 396pISBN:

9781529761306

Subject(s):

NLM classification:

LB 1051

Summary: 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.

Holdings
Item type	Home library	Class number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Book	Hirson Library (St Helier) Shelves	LB 1051 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		042324
Book	Sally Howell Library (Epsom) Shelves	LB 1051 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Issued	14/11/2023	062818

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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