Learning and Instruction Theory into Practice

Name: Learning and Instruction Theory into Practice
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ISBN: 9780131119802

ISBN-10: 013111980X

ISBN-13: 9780131119802

Edition: 5th 2005 (Revised)

Authors: Margaret E. Gredler

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This comprehensive volume takes a models approach by presenting separate chapters on individual theorists and perspectives.Within this well-organized structure, Gredler offers meticulously accurate coverage of contemporary learning theories and their application to educational practice—including issues of readiness, motivation, problem-solving, and the social context for learning. Key content additions include increased emphases on the contributions of neuroscience and of Vygotsky's work.For those involved with student counseling and evaluating classroom learning and instruction.

Book details

List price: $117.33
Edition: 5th
Copyright year: 2005
Publisher: Prentice Hall PTR
Publication date: 5/27/2004
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 464
Size: 8.00" wide x 9.50" long x 1.25" tall
Weight: 1.980
Language: English




Introduction



The Role of Theory in Learning and Instruction



Early Behaviorist Theories



Gestalt Psychology: The Cognitive Perspective



Learning and Instruction



Learning-Process Theories



B. F. Skinner's Operant Conditioning



Robert Gagne's Conditions of Learning



Cognitive Perspectives: I. The Processing of Information



Cognitive Perspectives: II. Metacognition and Problem Solving



Cognitive-Development Theories



Jean Piaget's Cognitive-Development Theory



Lev S. Vygotsky's Cultural-Historical Theory of Psychological Development



Social-Context Theories



Albert Bandura's Social-Cognitive Learning Theory



Bernard Weiner's Attribution Theory


Glossary


Name Index


Subject Index