An Introduction to Theories of Learning
Ninth Edition
9th Edition
Published on 22. July 2012
Book
Hardback
480 pages
978-0-205-92497-4 (ISBN)
Description
Defines learning and shows how the learning process is studied. Clearly written and user-friendly, Introduction to the Theories of Learning places learning in its historical perspective and provides appreciation for the figures and theories that have shaped 100 years of learning theory research. The 9th edition has been updated with the most current research in the field. Learning Goals Upon completing this book, readers should be able to: * Define learning and show how the learning process is studied * Place learning theory in historical perspective * Present essential features of the major theories of learning with implications for educational practice
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Edition
9th Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Inc
Target group
College/higher education
Edition type
Revised edition
Dimensions
Height: 246 mm
Width: 189 mm
Weight
454 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-205-92497-4 (9780205924974)
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Content
Part 1: Introduction to Learning 1. What Is Learning? 2. Approaches to the Study of Learning 3. Early Notions about Learning Part 2: Predominantly Functionalistic Theories 4. Edward Lee Thorndike 5. Burrhus Frederick Skinner 6. Clark Leonard Hull Part 3: Predominantly Associationistic Theories 7. Ivan Petrovich Pavlov 8. Edwin Ray Guthrie 9. William Kaye Estes Part 4: Predominantly Cognitive Theories 10. Gestalt Theory 11. Jean Piaget 12. Edward Chace Tolman 13. Albert Bandura Part 5: A Predominantly Neurophysiological Theory 14. Donald Olding Hebb Part 6: An Evolutionary Theory 15. Robert C. Bolles and Evolutionary Psychology Part 7: Some Final Thoughts 16. A Final Word 17. Glossary