{"product_id":"perspectives-on-learning-paperback-softback-9780807749838","title":"Perspectives on Learning (Paperback \/ softback) 9780807749838","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003ePerspectives on Learning\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eD.C. Phillips (Author), Jonas F. Soltis (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780807749838\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 24 September 2009\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e144 pages, illustrations\u003cbr\u003e22.3 x 15.4 x 1 cm, 0.21 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eA great little book packed with conceptual contrasts and rich classroom vignettes. The best resource I've found for teaching about theories of learning in a liberal arts college.- Jack Dougherty, Trinity College, Hartford, CT;\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Phillips and Soltis should be commended for bringing together these various perspectives on learning that can be used by both pre-service and in-service teachers. The case studies…should facilitate active class discussions.”- \u003ci\u003eThe Professional Educator\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eRather than simply outlining the classical and modern theories of learning, this widely adopted text brings the material to life through case studies that engage students in debates about what really happens in classrooms. Students are encouraged to test the strengths and weaknesses of each theory so that, ultimately, they will learn to formulate their own philosophies of teaching and learning.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe new Fifth Edition of Perspectives on Learning features:\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA discussion of common sense and learning theories.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA new chapter on Transfer of Learning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsideration of recent developments in brain science.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA thoroughly updated list of Recommendations for Further Reading.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003ePerspectives on Learning is one of the five books in the highly regarded Teachers College Press \u003ci\u003eThinking About Education\u003c\/i\u003e Series, now in its Fifth Edition. All of the books in this series are designed to help pre- and in-service teachers bridge the gap between theory and practice.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Teachers College Press","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52676789502232,"sku":"9780807749838","price":23.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/perspectives-on-learning-paperback-softback-9780807749838","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}