Applying Twelve Different Learning Theories to Improve Classroom Teaching : Ways to Close the Achievement Gap

by Taylor, George R.; Hawkins, Stephanie Johns; Harvey, Delores S.; Lewis, Leontye

• ISBN13: 9780773449756
• ISBN10: 0773449752
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2008-12-05
• Publisher: Edwin Mellen Pr

Summary

Explicates a functional approach to employing theories of learning in the classroom.

Author Biography

Delores S. Harvey is an associate professor at Coppin State University, where she serves as coordinator of the Master of Science in Reading Program. Stephanie Johns Hawkins is an assistant professor at Coppin State University, where she serves as coordinator of the Master of Arts in Teaching Program. George R. Taylor is professor of Special Education and Chairperson of the Department of Special Education at Coppin State University and CORE faculty at The Union Institute and University.

Table of Contents

The Goals and Philosophy of Education	p. 1
The Learning Experiment	p. 15
Emotions and Motivation in Learning	p. 25
Contributions of Early Theories	p. 37
Application of Behavioral Theories	p. 59
Social Learning Strategies	p. 83
Application of Social Learning Theories	p. 107
Cognitive Psychology	p. 129
Impact of Early Cognitive Theorists	p. 145
Conceptual Learning	p. 163
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving	p. 173
Holistic Learning and Education	p. 191
Reciprocal Teaching	p. 211
Theory of Multiple Intelligence	p. 223
Brain-Based Learning	p. 243
Integrating Learning Styles Into The Curriculum	p. 271
A Proposed Model For Closing The Achievement Gap	p. 291
Some Concluding Remarks	p. 301
Descriptions of the Eight Intelligences	p. 307
Multiple Intelligence Survey	p. 313
Using Brain Research to Impact Instruction for All Learners	p. 319
Brain Research In Adolescence	p. 323
Resource Materials on Brain-Based Learning	p. 325
The National Center for Teaching Thinking "All Students Can be Good Thinkers"	p. 327
Imaging Study Reveals Brain Function of Poor Readers Can Improve	p. 329
Glossary	p. 333
Bibliography	p. 345
Index	p. 373
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