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Author:

Taylor, George R.

Title:

Applying twelve different learning theories to improve classroom teaching : ways to close the achievement gap / George R. Taylor, Stephanie Johns Hawkins, Delores S. Harvey ; with a foreword by Leontye Lewis.

Publisher:

Edwin Mellen Press,

Copyright Date:

c2008

Description:

iv, 381 p. ; 24 cm.

Subject:

Learning, Psychology of.
Multiple intelligences.
Cognitive styles.
Social learning.

Other Authors:

Hawkins, Stephanie Johns.
Harvey, Delores S.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (p. 345-372) and index.

Contents:

The goals and philosophy of education -- The learning experiment -- Emotions and motivation in learning -- Contributions of early theories -- Application of behavioral theories -- Social learning strategies -- Application of social learning theories -- Cognitive psychology -- Impact of early cognitive theorists -- Conceptual learning -- Critical thinking and problem solving -- Holistic learning and education -- Reciprocal teaching -- Theory of multiple intelligence -- Brain-based learning -- Integrating learning styles into the curriculum -- A proposed model for closing the achievement gap -- Some concluding remarks.

ISBN:

0773449752
9780773449756

LCCN:

2008038656

Locations:

UQAX771 -- Des Moines Area Community College Library - Ankeny (Carroll)