Learning Theories: An Educational Perspective, 8th edition

Published by Pearson (23 July 2021) © 2022

  • Dale H. Schunk University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Learning Theories: An Educational Perspective

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Title overview

Learning Theories introduces you to key theoretical principles, concepts, and research findings of learning and how to apply them as educators. It examines the relationship between theory and instruction, looks at the neuroscience of learning, and discusses the major theories of and key topics related to learning. A final chapter helps you to consolidate your views on the subject.

The 8th Edition has been significantly updated with a number of new features and the most current thinking and research.

Table of contents

1. Introduction to the Study of Learning
2. Neuroscience of Learning
3. Behaviorism
4. Social Cognitive Theory
5. Information Processing Theory: Encoding and Storage
6. Information Processing Theory: Retrieval and Forgetting
7. Cognitive Learning Processes
8. Constructivism
9. Motivation
10. Self-Regulated Learning
11. Contextual Influences
12. Next Steps

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