Learning Theories Simplified
...and how to apply them to teaching
- Bob Bates - Independent Consultant, UK
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 Carol Dweck’s mindsets? Have you reached breaking point reading Daniel T. Willingham on educational neuroscience?
Written for busy teachers, trainers, managers and students, this 'dip-in, dip-out' guide makes theories of learning accessible and practical. It explores 130 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.
What's new to this edition:
- A new early childhood theorists section
- A new communication theories section
- Additional ‘on trend’ theorists throughout
- New ‘critical view’ features added to each entry.
The wording is very simple and comprehensive, I have recommended this to my learners and they are all happy with hour the theories have been explained very clear to read and understand.
This book really does do "what it says on the tin" - it takes some challenging ideas and makes them simple, through the use of clear examples and relevant, practical ways in which the theories can be incorporated in the classroom.
Very comprehensive, but more than students need for m,y course at level five. Great for teachers and lecturers!
Excellent book for a number of courses including early years and education, thank you
A really useful resource for introducing key principles of key learning theories. A great range so useful for tutors as well as students
Fantastic book as students are learning theories, planning,delivery and assessment techniques that can be applied in vocational settings
Excellent book in an easy reading style closely linked to what is required in CertEd/PGCE courses/
To aid first years BA Homs Early Childhood Studies students
Brilliant book that really does make learning theories simple and easy to understant.
Learning Theories Simplified is crucial text for anyone one new to teaching both in Further or Higher Education to support understanding of the principle concepts of Learning Theory. This has become essential reading within our programme forming the cornerstone for theoretical scaffolding for new Lecturers on our PGCLTHE programme.
