The Theory and Practice of Learning
2nd Edition
Published on 16. December 2003
212 pages
978-1-135-72507-5 (ISBN)
Description
Learning is among the most basic of human activities. The study of learning, and research into learning is becoming a central part of educational studies. This is a comprehensive introduction to contemporary theories and modern practices of learning. Updated and expanded, this second edition should be of interest to teachers, facilitators, human resource developers and students of education. The contents cover: lifelong learning; the social background to learning; cognitivist theory; types of learning; learning using ICT; and philosophical reflections on learning.
Reviews / Votes
'This is just the kind of primer many students and practitioners need to glimpse the horizons and explore the dimensions of adult learning.' - International Journal of Lifelong EducationMore details
Edition
2nd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Academic/professional/technical: Undergraduate. Academic/professional/technical: Postgraduate. Academic/professional/technical: Research and professional
Edition type
Revised edition
Product notice
Reflowable
File size
0,56 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-135-72507-5 (9781135725075)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
Peter Jarvis | John Holford | Colin Griffin
The Theory and Practice of Learning
Book
02/2003
2nd Edition
Routledge Falmer
€261.90
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Peter Jarvis | John Holford | Colin Griffin
THE THEORY AND PRACTICE OF LEARNING, 2ND EDITION
Book
02/2003
2nd Edition
Kogan Page Ltd
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Persons
Jarvis, Peter; Holford, John; Griffin, Colin
Content
The emergence of lifelong learning. Behaviourist approaches. Cognitive approaches. Social learning theory. Experiential learning. Types of learning. Problem-based and work-based learning. Self-directed learning. Contract learning. Open and distance learning. Assessing learning. The learning organization.
