Improving Human Learning in the Classroom Theories and Teaching Practices

by Taylor, George R.; Mackenney, Loretta

• ISBN13: 9781578868575
• ISBN10: 1578868572
• eBook ISBN(s): 9781578868575, 9781578868575
• Additional ISBN(s): 9781578868575, 9781578868575
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2008-10-03
• Publisher: R&L Education

Summary

Improving Human Learning in the Classroom provides a functional and realistic approach to facilitate learning through a demonstration of commonalities between the various theories of learning. It is designed to help educators elicit students' prior knowledge, provide feedback, transfer knowledge, and promote self-assessment. George R. Taylor and Loretta MacKenney provide proven strategies for infusing various learning theories into a curriculum and guide educators in finding their own strategies for promoting learning in the classroom.

Author Biography

George R. Taylor is professor and head of the Department of Special Education at Coppin State College and core faculty at the Union Institute

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. v
Preface	p. vii
Acknowledgments	p. ix
The Psychology of Human Learning	p. 1
Emotions and Human Motivation in Learning	p. 15
Behaviorism and Its Impact on Learning Theories	p. 23
Ivan Petrovich Pavlov	p. 41
Burrhus Frederic Skinner	p. 47
Social Learning Theories	p. 55
Application of Social Learning Theories	p. 71
Cognitive Psychology	p. 87
Cognitive Theories of Learning	p. 99
Theory of Multiple Intelligences	p. 113
Concept Learning	p. 125
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving	p. 131
Holistic Learning and Education	p. 143
Reciprocal Teaching	p. 155
Brain-Based Learning	p. 165
Integrating Learning Styles into the Curriculum	p. 183
Strategies for Improving Memory	p. 201
Direct Intervention Techniques for Teaching Social Skills	p. 215
Integrating Reading into Content Areas	p. 229
Summary	p. 245
Appendix	p. 253
Glossary	p. 259
References	p. 267
Index	p. 297
About the Authors	p. 315
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