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Learning Theories Simplified
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Learning Theories Simplified
...and how to apply them to teaching

Third Edition


July 2023 | 384 pages | SAGE Publications Ltd

Are you struggling to get your head around John Dewey’s educational pragmatism? What exactly is Jean Piaget saying about cognitive development? Maybe you’re running out of time and patience making sense of Rosenshine's Principles of Instruction? Have you reached breaking point reading Daniel T. Willingham on educational neuroscience?

Written for busy teachers, students, trainers, managers and , this 'dip-in, dip-out' guide makes theories of learning accessible and practical. It explores 134 classic and contemporary learning theorists in an easy-to-use, bite-sized format with clear relevant illustrations on how each theory will benefit teaching and learning.

Each model or theory is explained in less than 350 words, followed by a 'how to use it' section.

New to this third edition:

  • New section on cognitive learning theory, including Arthur Shimamura, Alison Gopnik, John Flavell and more
  • Enhanced critical perspectives offering a deeper examination of each theory's strengths and weaknesses 
  • A new entry on Gloria Ladson-Billings and Critical Race Theory in education

     

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    PART 1: CLASSICAL LEARNING THEORIES
     
    Section 1.1: Educational Philosophy
     
    Section 1.2: Behaviourism
     
    Section 1.3: Cognitivism
     
    Section 1.4: Humanism
     
    Section 1.5: Educational Neuroscience
     
    PART 2: CONTEMPORARY THINKING ON TEACHING AND LEARNING
     
    Section 2.1: Professionalism
     
    Section 2.2: Cognitive Learning Theory
     
    Section 2.3: Motivation
     
    Section 2.4: Behaviour Management
     
    Section 2.5: Coaching and Mentoring
     
    Section 2.6: Teamworking
     
    PART 3: AN INTRODUCTION TO EARLY CHILDHOOD AND DEVELOPMENTAL STRATEGIES
     
    Section 3.1: Children and Society
     
    Section 3.2: Emotional Growth
     
    Section 3.3: Classroom Strategies
     
    Section 3.4: Working with Children with Additional Needs
     
    Section 3.5: Different School Approaches
     
    PART 4: PLANNING, DELIVERING AND ASSESSING LEARNING
     
    Section 4.1: Curriculum Planning
     
    Section 4.2: Lesson Planning
     
    Section 4.3: Delivering Learning
     
    Section 4.4: Assessment and Feedback
     
    Section 4.5: Evaluating Teaching and Learning
     
    A final word on TEACHING

    There is a reason why this is a best selling book - it has everything! When you need to achieve a solid grounding in learning theory, this is the place to go. So often we (academics) are recommending books which focus too narrowly initially- this book enables you to appreciate the wider picture and then you can discover more from other sources as needed.

    Mrs Sarah Barton
    School of Education and Sociology (EDSOC), Portsmouth University
    August 15, 2023

    This book is excellent for beginning to understand a range of theories which you can research further. Teacher trainee's find it very useful to help them with their studies.

    Mrs Jayne Double
    ECLIPS, Suffolk New College
    October 10, 2023

    For PGCE (PCET) students who have not completed an education studies programme prior to their course, this book has been invaluable to them.
    The theories are clearly outlined and discussed and help to 'springboard' their learning to other research and additional sources of information.
    Essential book for the last three years and will continue to be so.

    Mr Julian Ayres
    School of Education and Community, Wrexham Glyndwr University
    August 21, 2023
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    Bob Bates was a Senior Executive in the Civil Service for twenty years. During this time, he also worked as a staff trainer and coach and mentor to people with disabilities. He then set up his own Management & Training Consultancy (The Arundel Group), which celebrates its 25th anniversary next year. His work as a management consultant covered a number of local and central government projects as well as working as a trainer with major UK private sector companies. In the late 1990s Bob started a lecturing career, during which time he gained two Masters Degrees in Management and Education and a PhD in Education. He has taught over 1000... More About Author

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