Learning and InstructionDescription |
How do people learn? How can instruction promote learning? Learning and Instruction, second edition, thoroughly and succinctly answers these two fundamental educational psychology questions. The author focuses on the big ideas, preferring that students understand a few exemplary ideas deeply, rather than numerous ideas superficially. The book is research-based and painstakingly shows how specific instructional implications follow from research and theory. Coverage is organized around the two sides of the educational coin, learning in subject areas and instructional methods, that foster meaningful learning. The text uses clear definitions, concrete examples, active learning tasks and a conversational writing style that easily engages readers by addressing them directly.  |
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Features |
- NEW!Examples of exciting new findings and topics within each chapter-including work on metacognition, motivation, computer-based learning, and social factors in learning
- Clear focus on big ideas rather than exhausting the depths of topics available in the field
- Centered around active learning--engages the reader in tasks that are directly relevant to the theme of a chapter or section
- Exceptionally strong presentation of research-includes material on each study's method, results, and conclusion
- Concrete examples throughout the text-engages students in tasks directly related to the theme of each section or chapter, giving them hands-on practice in doing what the text advocates
- Pedagogical features in each chapter-an outline keyed to chapter main headings and a summary of major chapter ideas organize information and highlight big ideas
- Graphics throughout the text-shows students what the narrative is telling them, reinforcing complex concepts
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New to this Edition |
- NEW!Examples of exciting new findings and topics within each chapter-including work on metacognition, motivation, computer-based learning, and social factors in learning
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Table of Contents |
Chapter 1 Introduction to Learning and Instruction SECTION I LEARNING Chapter 2 Learning to Read Fluently Chapter 3 Learning to Read for Comprehension Chapter 4 Learning to Write Chapter 5 Learning Mathematics Chapter 6 Learning Science SECTION II INSTRUCTION Chapter 7 Teaching by Giving Productive Feedback Chapter 8 Teaching by Providing Concreteness, Activity, and Familiarity Chapter 9 Teaching by Explaining Examples Chapter 10 Teaching by Guiding Cognitive Processing During Learning Chapter 11 Teaching by Fostering Learning Strategies Chapter 12 Teaching by Fostering Problem-Solving Strategies Chapter 13 Teaching by Creating Cognitive Apprenticeship in Classrooms and Beyond Chapter 14 Teaching by Priming Students' Motivation to Learn References Author Index Subject Index |
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