Psychology of Learning for Instruction - Hardcover

Driscoll, Marcy P.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0205263216 ISBN 13: 9780205263219

Publisher: Pearson, 1999

Synopsis

This cognitively-oriented text focuses on learning and instruction. The applications and implications of learning theories are explained and illustrated using excellent examples ranging from primary school instruction to corporate training. An important theme of the book is “reflective practice,” which is designed to foster a critical and reflective mode of thinking when considering any particular approach to learning and instruction.

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From the Back Cover

“This is an excellent textbook about the psychology of learning and memory in instructional settings.”
Robert G. Winningham, Western Oregon University

“The scenarios and reflective questions and activities assist in gaining a deeper understanding and knowledge base of the material.”
Dr. Ernescia M. Torbert Richardson, Cleveland State University

“Driscoll's text provides a solid survey of the prominent theories and concepts of human learning and instruction.”
Ronald A. Beghetto, Indiana University

The Third Edition of this popular text focuses on the applications and implications of learning theories. Using excellent examples ranging from primary school instruction to corporate training, this text combines the latest thinking and research to give students the opportunity to explore individual theories as viewed by the experts. Students are encouraged to apply “reflective practice,” which is designed to foster a critical and reflective mode of thinking and orientation to application when considering any particular approach to learning and instruction.

New To This Edition

• Includes new graphics and concrete examples to help students grasp complex concepts and learn how they can be applied.
• Provides a theory matrix at the close of each chapter to capture the key components of each theory and permit easy comparisons.
• A single case scenario is included and discussed in each chapter to illustrate similarities and differences in what theories reveal and explain about learning.
• Updated references, including new research and literature on motivation, constructivism, situaed learning, and self-regulation.

Edition details

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 0205263216
• ISBN 13: 9780205263219
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 448