Ways of Learning: Learning Theories and Learning Styles in the Classroom

by Pritchard; Alan

• ISBN13: 9781843123231
• ISBN10: 1843123231
• Format: Nonspecific Binding
• Copyright: 2006-01-24
• Publisher: David Fulton Pub

Summary

This is a detailed introduction to the major theories that lie behind children's learning styles. The book examines how to develop learning situations and how to plan and create the best opportunities for effective and lasting learning. It includes: Coverage of areas such as behaviorism, multiple intelligence, constructivism and metacoginition Advice on how the theoretical ideas of Piaget, Vygotsky and Bruner can be placed into a classroom context Outlines on how to embed learning theories into the classroom so that they make a difference immediately! Practical and thought-provoking, this is a must have text for teachers at all levels wishing to develop a fresh approach to the learning of their pupils.

Table of Contents

Preface	vii
Learning	1	(5)
Behaviourism and the Beginnings of Theory	6	(15)
Cognitive, Constructivist Learning	21	(22)
Multiple Intelligences	43	(10)
Learning Styles	53	(22)
Brain-based Learning and Other New Understanding	75	(20)
Relating Theory to Practice: What can we learn from research?	95	(15)
Appendix: Comparing and Contrasting Piaget and Vygotsky -- in summary	110	(2)
References	112	(6)
Index	118