Learners, learning and educational activity / Judith Ireson.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Ireson, Judith.

Series:

Foundations and futures of education.

Foundations and futures of education

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Learning.

Teaching.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (177 p.)

Place of Publication:

London ; New York : Routledge, 2008.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Offers a creative approach to the psychology of learning. This book focuses on the idea that learning in schools and other educational settings is best understood by paying attention to both individual learners and the educational contexts in which learning takes place. It encourages teachers, parents and other educators to think about learners.

Contents:

Book Cover; Title; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; Figures and tables; Series editors' preface; Acknowledgements; Introduction; 1 Perspectives on learning; 2 Acquiring skills and expertise; 3 Taking control of learning; 4 Cultural perspectives on learning and thinking; 5 Interaction and learning; 6 Exploring connections between individual and culture at home and at school; 7 Connecting spheres of learning; References; Index;

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [147]-161) and index.

ISBN:

1-134-12302-7

1-134-12303-5

1-281-19794-7

9786611197940

0-203-92909-8

OCLC:

275358856