Learning and instruction : theory into practice

Learning and Instruction contains comprehensive coverage of all learning theory perspectives from behavioral to cognitive to social constructivist. Gredler's text takes a models approach by presenting separate chapters on individual theories and perspectives such as Piaget, Weiner, and Bandura. -- Each major theory chapter now contains a new section titled "Relationships to Other Perspectives" that compares and contrasts each perspective with other theories of learning. -- This edition now includes a current examination of neuroscience's contributions to learning theories. -- The new Chapter 10 clarifies the concepts in Vygotsky's theory, specifically the role of the teacher and subject matter learning in cognitive development. -- The text very clearly translates basic assumptions and principles into understandable guidelines for classroom instruction.

I Introduction

1 The Role of Theory in Learning and Instruction

2 Early Behaviorist Theories

3 Gestalt Psychology: The Cognitive Perspective

II Major Trends

4 Influences on Theory and Research

5 The Human Brain

III Learning Process Theories

6 B.F. Skinners Operant Conditioning

7 Robert Gagneacute;s Conditions of Learning

8 Cognitive Perspectives I: The Processing of Information

9 Cognitive Perspectives II: Metacognition and Problem Solving

IV Cognitive Development Theories

10 Jean Piagets Cognitive Development Theory

11 Lev S. Vygotskys Cultural-Historical Theory of Psychological Development

V Social Context Theories

12 Albert Banduras Social-Cognitive Learning Theory

13 Cognitive Models and Theories of Academic Motivation

Epilogue

Glossary

Name Index

Subject Index

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Summary

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