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The theory & practice of learning

Jarvis, Peter 1937- (Author). Holford, John. (Added Author). Griffin, Colin. (Added Author).

Summary: 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.

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  • ISBN: 6610076685
  • ISBN: 9786610076680
  • ISBN: 9780749438593
  • ISBN: 0749438592
  • ISBN: 9780749439316
  • ISBN: 0749439319
  • ISBN: 9780203465653
  • ISBN: 0203465652
  • Physical Description: 1 online resource (ix, 198 pages)
    remote
  • Edition: 2nd ed.
  • Publisher: London ; Sterling, VA : Kogan Page, 2003.

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Bibliography, etc. Note: Includes bibliographical references (pages 171-193) and index.
Formatted Contents Note: Chapter 1 The emergence of lifelong learning -- chapter 2 The social background of lifelong learning -- chapter 3 Behaviourist approaches to learning -- chapter 4 Cognitivist theories 32 36 39 / Jean Piaget Lev Vygotsky Jack Mezirow -- chapter 5 Social learning -- chapter 6 Experiential learning -- chapter 7 Types of learning -- chapter 8 Culture and learning -- chapter 9 Self-directed learning 91 / Cyril Houle -- chapter 10 Contracts and learning -- chapter 11 Open and distance learning -- chapter 12 Work-based and problem-based learning -- chapter 13 The learning organization -- chapter 14 Assessing learning -- chapter References -- chapter 1 The emergence of lifelong learning -- chapter 2 The social background to lifelong learning -- chapter 5 Social learning -- chapter 8 Culture and learning -- chapter 9 Self-directed learning -- chapter 10 Contracts and learning -- chapter 12 Work-based and problem-based learning -- chapter 13 The learning organization.
Restrictions on Access Note:
NLC staff and students only.
Source of Description Note:
Print version record.
Subject: Continuing education
Learning -- Social aspects
Learning
Genre: Electronic books.
Electronic books.

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