Learning approaches : critically examining the major learning theories / by Nazmi Xhomara.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Xhomara, Nazmi, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Learning strategies.

Educational psychology--History.

Educational psychology.

Physical Description:

x, 197 pages ; 22 cm

Place of Publication:

Newcastle upon Tyne, UK : Cambridge Scholars Publishing, 2026.

Summary:

"This book describes in a critical way the major learning theories and the main research results about them. Primarily a literature review, its main purpose is to elaborate the major learning theories that teachers, students, and other educators use in the process of acquisition of knowledge and skills. The author explores the concept and practice of learning, starting from early notions and continuing with behaviorism, gestaltism, cognitivism, social constructivism, and pragmatism theories of learning. Each of these theories of learning is shown in the book, citing the well-known authors in the field of education, especially in learning. In addition, the results of research are shown, and practical experience from a wide range of researchers worldwide. The author emphasizes in the book that all theories of learning are important in teaching and learning, but current paradigms' impacts are confirmed by research in acquisition of knowledge and skills by learners. The book has a great impact in practical implications of learning approaches in the classroom as well as in research. Therefore, it is a valuable resource for teachers, educators, students, administrators, as well as for researchers."--Page 4 of cover.

Contents:

Nature of learning

Evolution of learning concept

Cognitive and constructivist learning

Brain-based learning

Gestalt theory of learning

Social cognitive theory

Information processing theory

Pragmatism theory of learning

Multiple intelligences in teaching and learning

Learning styles.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 171-197).

ISBN:

1036464466

9781036464462

OCLC:

1569807903

Publisher Number:

90104020555