Theories of Learning Books

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81. The Problem with Boys' Education

    Beyond the Backlash

    Edited by Wayne Martino, Michael D. Kehler, Marcus B. Weaver-Hightower

    This book offers an illuminating analysis of the theories, politics, and realities of boys’ education around the world -- an insightful and often disturbing account of various educational systems’ successes and failings in fostering intellectual and social growth in male students. Examining...

    Published July 8th 2009 by Routledge
82. Mathematical Relationships in Education

    Identities and Participation

    Edited by Laura Black, Heather Mendick, Yvette Solomon

    Series: Routledge Research in Education

    This book brings together scholars working in the field of mathematics education to examine the ways in which learners form particular relationships with mathematics in the context of formal schooling. While demand for the mathematically literate citizen increases, many learners continue to reject...

    Published June 4th 2009 by Routledge
83. International Perspectives on Competence Development

    Developing Skills and Capabilities

    Edited by Knud Illeris

    In today’s complex and ever-changing world it has become obvious that even highly developed knowledge and skills are no longer sufficient to meet new challenges, situations and problems facing individuals, organisations and nations. This raises an enormous and potentially confusing issue for...

    Published May 17th 2009 by Routledge
84. Transformation of Knowledge through Classroom Interaction

    Edited by Baruch Schwarz, Tommy Dreyfus, Rina Hershkowitz

    Series: New Perspectives on Learning and Instruction

    Classrooms provide extremely varied settings in which learning may take place, including teacher-led conversations, small group unguided discussions, individual problem solving or computer supported collaborative learning (CSCL). Transformation of Knowledge through Classroom Interaction examines...

    Published April 8th 2009 by Routledge
85. Learning for Themselves

    Pathways for Thinking and Independent Learning in the Primary Classroom

    By Kath Murdoch, Jeni Wilson

    In a world of rapidly changing knowledge which requires new and transferable skills, classrooms are increasingly being viewed as places where pupils learn how to learn. In order to help pupils develop new skills, teachers must encourage them to work independently and manage...

    Published January 8th 2009 by David Fulton Publishers
86. Contemporary Theories of Learning

    Learning Theorists … In Their Own Words

    Edited by Knud Illeris

    In this definitive collection of today’s most influential learning theorists, sixteen world-renowned experts present their understanding of what learning is and how human learning takes place. Professor Knud Illeris has collected chapters that explain both the complex frameworks in which learning...

    Published December 7th 2008 by Routledge
87. Visible Learning

    A Synthesis of Over 800 Meta-Analyses Relating to Achievement

    By John Hattie

    This unique and ground-breaking book is the result of 15 years research and synthesises over 800 meta-analyses on the influences on achievement in school-aged students. It builds a story about the power of teachers, feedback, and a model of learning and understanding. The research involves many...

    Published November 17th 2008 by Routledge