Essential Learning Theories - Applications to Authentic Teaching Situations

This book describes the basic elements of some of the essential learning theories and their applications for teaching and learning.

List of contents

Dedication
Preface
PART I. BACKGROUND
Chapter 1: Theories, Learning, and Learning to Teach
PART II. NEUROLOGICAL LEARNING THEORY
Chapter 2: Neurological Learning Theory
Chapter 3: Applying Neurological Learning Theory
PART III. BEHAVIORAL LEARNING THEORIES
Chapter 4: Behaviorism - Classical Conditioning
Chapter 5: Behaviorism - Operant Conditioning
Chapter 6: Applying Behave Modification In The Classroom
Chapter 7: Social Cognitive Learning Theory
PART IV. COGNITIVE LEARNING THEORIES
Chapter 8: Piaget's Learning Theory
Chapter 9: Vygotsky's Learning Theory
Chapter 10: The Information Processing Model
Chapter 11: Memory
Chapter 12: Learning
Chapter 13: Constructivist Learning Theory
Chapter 14: The Learning Theory of Jerome Bruner
Chapter 15: Ausubel's Theory of Meaningful Verbal Learning
PART V. TRANSFORMATIVE LEARNING THEORIES
Chapter 16: Humanistic Learning Theory
Chapter 17: Applying Humanistic Learning Theory in the Classroom
Chapter 18: Holistic Learning Theory
Chapter 19: Applying Holistic Learning Theory in the Classroom
PART VI. ALGORITHMIC VIEWS OF TEACHING
Chapter 20: Planning for Learning
Chapter 21: The Danielson Framework
PART VII. END MATERIAL
Chapter 22: Defining Teaching
Chapter 23: DEFINING YOUR EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY

About the author

Dr. Andrew Johnson is Professor of Literacy and Distinguished Faculty Scholar at Minnesota State University, Mankato. He has written 12 books and published over 41 articles related to literacy, learning, and the human condition.

Summary

This book describes the basic elements of some of the essential learning theories and their applications for teaching and learning.

Product details

• Authors: Andrew Johnson, Andrew P. Johnson
• Publisher: Rowman and Littlefield
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.11.2019
• EAN: 9781475852707
• ISBN: 978-1-4758-5270-7
• No. of pages: 178
• Subjects: Education and learning > Adult education/adult education classes > Adult education class / course materials (language); Humanities, art, music > Education > Education system; EDUCATION / Professional Development, PSYCHOLOGY / Cognitive Psychology & Cognition, Cognition & cognitive psychology, teacher training, Teaching skills and techniques, Cognition and cognitive psychology, Teaching skills & techniques, EDUCATION / Teacher Training & Certification, EDUCATION / Teaching / Methods & Strategies