Learning Theories: An Educational Perspective by Dale Schunk (English) Paperback

Description: Learning Theories by Dale Schunk For courses in Learning Theory, Cognition and Instruction, or Advanced Educational Psychology. A comprehensive look at the key theoretical principles, concepts, and research findings about learning, with special attention paid to how these concepts and principles can be applied in todays classrooms. This widely used and respected resource introduces readers to the key theoretical principles, concepts, and research findings about learning and helps them see how to apply that theory and research as educators. Learning Theories begins with a discussion of the relationship between learning theory and instruction. It then looks at the neuroscience of learning. Six chapters cover the major theories of learning – behaviourism, social cognitive theory, information processing theory, cognitive learning processes, and constructivism. The following three chapters cover key topics related to learning – motivation, self-regulated learning, and contextual influences. And the final chapter, Next Steps, helps students consolidate their views about learning. The 8th Edition has been significantly updated with a number of new features and the most current thinking and research. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography About our author Dale Schunk is a professor in the Department of Teacher Education and Higher Education, School of Education, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro. From 2001 to 2011 he served as Dean of the School of Education. He received his PhD in Educational Psychology from Stanford University. Previously he was a faculty member at the University of Houston and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Prior to his move to UNC Greensboro in 2001 he was Head of the Department of Educational Studies at Purdue University. His research focuses on the effects of social and instructional factors on students cognitive processes, learning, self-regulation, and motivation, with special emphasis on the application of social cognitive theory. He teaches graduate courses in learning, motivation, and educational psychology, and undergraduate courses in foundations for learning and educational psychology. He has published over 130 articles and chapters, is author of Learning Theories: An Educational Perspective (7th edition) and (with Judith Meece and Paul Pintrich) Motivation in Education: Theories, Research, and Applications (4th edition), and has edited nine books on self-regulation and motivation. His awards include: the Barry J. Zimmerman Award for Outstanding Contributions, American Educational Research Association, Studying and Self-Regulated Learning Special Interest Group; the Senior Distinguished Research Scholar Award, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, School of Education; the Distinguished Service Award, Purdue University, School of Education; the Early Contributions Award in Educational Psychology, American Psychological Association, Division 15: Educational Psychology; and the Albert J. Harris Research Award, International Reading Association. He is listed in Whos Who in America. Table of Contents 1. Introduction to the Study of Learning 2. Neuroscience of Learning 3. Behaviorism 4. Social Cognitive Theory 5. Information Processing Theory: Encoding and Storage 6. Information Processing Theory: Retrieval and Forgetting 7. Cognitive Learning Processes 8. Constructivism 9. Motivation 10. Self-Regulated Learning 11. Contextual Influences 12. Next Steps Review "[The] book is a fine foundation for a Psychology of Learning course. It provides a solid coverage of theories and issues that I can depend on to insure that students understand the basics... I find the writing style to be quite clear, interesting, and engaging. The level is appropriate for my students (graduate students)... The Instructional Applications foster personal appropriation of theoretical content of each chapter." – Jim May, Oklahoma State University "The text does an excellent job covering motivation and self-regulated learning." – Kerry Rice, Boise State University "[T]he book is very accessible... The clear connections to instructional applications [are a key strength]." – Melissa Stormont, University of Missouri Review Text "[The] book is a fine foundation for a Psychology of Learning course. It provides a solid coverage of theories and issues that I can depend on to insure that students understand the basics... I find the writing style to be quite clear, interesting, and engaging. The level is appropriate for my students (graduate students)... The Instructional Applications foster personal appropriation of theoretical content of each chapter." - Jim May, Oklahoma State University "The text does an excellent job covering motivation and self-regulated learning." - Kerry Rice, Boise State University "[T]he book is very accessible... The clear connections to instructional applications [are a key strength]." - Melissa Stormont, University of Missouri Review Quote "[The] book is a fine foundation for a Psychology of Learning course. It provides a solid coverage of theories and issues that I can depend on to insure that students understand the basics... I find the writing style to be quite clear, interesting, and engaging. The level is appropriate for my students (graduate students)... The Instructional Applications foster personal appropriation of theoretical content of each chapter." - Jim May, Oklahoma State University "The text does an excellent job covering motivation and self-regulated learning." - Kerry Rice, Boise State University "[T]he book is very accessible... The clear connections to instructional applications [are a key strength]." - Melissa Stormont, University of Missouri Feature Details A print text Free shipping New Feature New and updated features of this title Real-world context NEW: Section gives students a basic understanding of the goals and methods of data mining (Ch. 1). Comprehensive, thoughtful coverage NEW: Chapter Critique sections and Reflection Questions at the end of the first 11 chapters gives readers a fuller, more nuanced understanding of theories and the research around them. NEW: Content sections cover positive behavior supports (Ch. 3), metacognition and epistemic thinking (Ch. 7), Neo-Piagetian theories (Ch. 8), self-regulation and technology (Ch. 10), and future developments (Ch. 12). EXPANDED: Coverage of growing topics with new research includes neuroscience (Ch. 2), constructivism (Ch. 8), and contextual influences on learning (Ch. 11). Details ISBN0134893751 Pages 608 Year 2019 ISBN-10 0134893751 ISBN-13 9780134893754 Publication Date 2019-01-09 Short Title Learning Theories Language English Edition 8th Format Paperback Subtitle An Educational Perspective Author Dale Schunk UK Release Date 2019-01-09 Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2019-01-09 NZ Release Date 2019-01-09 US Release Date 2019-01-09 Replaces 9780134013480 Place of Publication Upper Saddle River Imprint Pearson Publisher Pearson Education (US) Edition Description 8th edition DEWEY 370.1523 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:126498084;

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