Handbook of Research on Learning and Instruction

Name: Handbook of Research on Learning and Instruction
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ISBN: 9780415804615

ISBN-10: 0415804612

ISBN-13: 9780415804615

Edition: 2011

Authors: Richard E. Mayer, Patricia A. Alexander

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During the past twenty years researchers have made exciting progress in the science of learning (i.e., how people learn) and the science of instruction (i.e., how to help people learn). This handbook examines learning and instruction in a variety of classroom and non-classroom environments and with a variety of learners, both K-16 students and adult learners. The chapters are written by leading researchers from around the world, all of whom are highly regarded experts on their particular topics.The book is divided into two sections: learning and instruction. The learning section consists of chapters on how people learn in reading, writing, history, and mathematics, as well as learning to…

Book details

List price: $140.95
Copyright year: 2011
Publisher: Routledge
Publication date: 12/13/2010
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 520
Size: 6.75" wide x 9.75" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 1.936
Language: English

Richard E. Mayer is Professor in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at the University of California, Santa Barbara. He is the author or editor of more than twenty-five books, including Applying the Science of Learning and Multimedia Learning.



Preface


Acknowledgments


About the Editors


Contributors



Research on Learning



Introduction to Research on Learning




Learning to Read




Learning to Write




Learning Mathematics




Learning Science




Learning History




Learning a Second Language




Learning Motor Skill in Physical Education




Learning to Think Critically




Learning to Self-Monitor and Self-Regulate




Learning with Motivation




Research on Instruction



Introduction to Research on Instruction




Instruction Based on Feedback




Instruction Based on Examples




Instruction Based on Self-Explanation




Instruction Based on Peer Interactions




Instruction Based on Cooperative Learning




Instruction Based on Inquiry




Instruction Based on Discussion




Instruction Based on Tutoring




Instruction Based on Visualizations




Instruction Based on Computer Simulations



Author Index


Subject Index