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Learning Theories: An Educational Perspective, 5th Edition

Dale H. Schunk, University of North Carolina at Greensboro

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The main objectives of this text are:

to inform readers of the historical and current learning theoretical principles, concepts, and research findings, especially as they relate to education, and to
provide applications of the principles and concepts in settings where teaching and learning occur.

The text focuses primary emphasis on cognitive theories that stress learners’ constructions of beliefs, skills, strategies, and knowledge. Behavioral views are also discussed. Following an introductory chapter on learning that discusses key learning issues and historical perspectives, the second chapter discusses conditioning theories of learning. The next five chapters discuss cognitive theories and processes of learning: social cognitive theory, cognitive information processing theory, cognitive learning processes, constructivist theory, and cognition and instruction. The next four chapters cover the key topics of development and learning, neuroscience of learning, content-area learning, and motivation. The concluding chapter asks readers to examine their beliefs about learning, fit these with existing theories, and determine how to apply learning principles to improve teaching and learning. Chapters have numerous applications that apply learning principles to real-world settings. By blending theory, research, and applications throughout, the text provides instructors and students with a unified view of learning in educational settings.

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New! New Chapter, Neuroscience of Learning, Chapter 9–Discusses recent brain research that has direct relevance to teaching and learning. Covers topics such as: neural organization, brain structures, neurophysiology of learning, brain development, motivation and emotions, and the implications of brain psychology for teaching and learning. Readers will gain an understanding of brain processes, operations and some of the ways that findings from brain research can be used to improve student learning.
New! Concluding Chapter, Next Steps, Chapter 12–Asks readers to examine their assumptions and beliefs about learning to see how these fit with existing theories. They then will be in a good position to apply their ideas to improve student learning
A Comprehensive Chapter on Motivation–Explains attribution, social-cognitive, and goal theory. Delineating different perspectives on motivation, this chapter assists future teachers in understanding how motivation affects learning and which learning principles best affect motivation.
A Comprehensive Chapter on Content-Area Learning–Covers skill acquisition and language comprehension, plus reading, writing, mathematics, science, and social studies. This chapter helps readers understand how general learning principles apply to specific content areas and why certain specific principles are particularly relevant to individual subject matter.
Three Realistic Scenarios of an Elementary, Secondary, and Post-secondary Learning Setting–Illustrates how the learning principles discussed in each chapter apply to these different settings and populations. This offers future teachers an inspiring, realistic look at theory in practice. These scenarios are presented in the opening chapter and are referred to throughout the text.
New! Detailed Case Studies–Reflect many of the ideas discussed in the chapters. Located at the start of each chapter, these case studies are referred to throughout the chapter to show how specific principles apply. Case studies provide a common point of reference for the applications in each chapter.
Detailed Examples of Learning Theories Applied in Actual Educational Settings–Reinforces the rationale for specific implementation strategies. These help future teachers learn to recognize when and with whom to apply particular theories.
New! Additional Examples and Applications–The number of detailed applications and in-text examples has increased, which will help readers better understand how learning principles apply to educational settings.
New! Over 240 New References Added–The text remains current by including many new references.

New to This Edition

New! New Chapter, Neuroscience of Learning, Chapter 9—Discusses recent brain research that has direct relevance to teaching and learning. Covers topics such as: neural organization, brain structures, neurophysiology of learning, brain development, motivation and emotions, and the implications of brain psychology for teaching and learning. Readers will gain an understanding of brain processes, operations and some of the ways that findings from brain research can be used to improve student learning.
New! Concluding Chapter, Next Steps, Chapter 12—Asks readers to examine their assumptions and beliefs about learning to see how these fit with existing theories. They then will be in a good position to apply their ideas to improve student learning
New! Detailed Case Studies—Reflect many of the ideas discussed in the chapters. Located at the start of each chapter, these case studies are referred to throughout the chapter to show how specific principles apply. Case studies provide a common point of reference for the applications in each chapter.
New! Additional Examples and Applications—The number of detailed applications and in-text examples has increased, which will help readers better understand how learning principles apply to educational settings.
New! Over 240 New References Added—The text remains current by including many new references.

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