Learning Theories for Everyday Teaching
1st Edition
Published on 2. September 2019
160 pages
978-1-5264-8254-9 (ISBN)
Description
An essential tool for new teachers and trainers who want to use learning theories to develop their practice. The text explores key learning theories in a pragmatic way and encourages focused reflection to promote critical analysis of theories and their potential application to specific contexts. The authors highlight the practical benefits of using theory in planning, teaching and reflecting on practice. The text also encourages the use of a range of creative approaches to enhance learning.
Each chapter explores a key aspect of the teacher's role (such as planning, motivation or assessment) and outlines theories relating to this theme - fully embedding the use of learning theories in practical every day teaching. It includes activities for reflection and a section encouraging readers to 'map' the theory to their own practice. Scenarios and case studies throughout illustrate learning and support readers link theory to practice.
Each chapter explores a key aspect of the teacher's role (such as planning, motivation or assessment) and outlines theories relating to this theme - fully embedding the use of learning theories in practical every day teaching. It includes activities for reflection and a section encouraging readers to 'map' the theory to their own practice. Scenarios and case studies throughout illustrate learning and support readers link theory to practice.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Sage Publications Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
ISBN-13
978-1-5264-8254-9 (9781526482549)
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Additional editions
Carol Thompson | Lydia Spenceley
Learning Theories for Everyday Teaching
Book
10/2019
1st Edition
Learning Matters Ltd
€58.40
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Carol Thompson | Lydia Spenceley
Learning Theories for Everyday Teaching
Book
10/2019
1st Edition
Learning Matters Ltd
€112.40
Shipment within 15-20 days
Persons
Carol Thompson is a Senior Lecturer in Teacher Education at the University of Bedfordshire. An experienced teacher and researcher, she has a focus on developing teacher agency and creativity. Her current role is focussed on designing and supporting programmes for teachers in post-compulsory education and she is an active member of the Institute of Research in Education.
Content
1. What is the point in theory?
2. The classroom environment
3. Planning for learning
4. Motivating learners
5. Developing learners' thinking
6. Learning with others
7. Co-constructing learning
8. Mixing it up
9. Innovative teaching
10. Resilience
2. The classroom environment
3. Planning for learning
4. Motivating learners
5. Developing learners' thinking
6. Learning with others
7. Co-constructing learning
8. Mixing it up
9. Innovative teaching
10. Resilience
