Research-based theories provide the basis for good decision-making in education. As well, teacher effectiveness and student learning are enhanced when research-based theories are used to design curriculum and daily lessons. This book examines human learning in the context of four types of research-based learning theories: neurological learning theories, behavioral learning theories, cognitive learning theories, and transformative learning theories. With each theory, the basic elements are described along with specific classroom applications. The writing style makes these concepts readily accessible to readers of all levels of experience and expertise. This book is appropriate for preservice teachers who are seeking to comprehend the basic ideas behind these theories. It is appropriate for practicing teachers who want to understand and apply these theories at increasingly higher levels. It is also appropriate for decision-makers or anybody else who wants to understand human learning and educational processes.This book ends with a description of lesson planning that is set in the various theoretical contexts and includes a guide for defining an educational philosophy.
Dedication Preface PART I. BACKGROUND Chapter 1: Theories, Learning, and Learning to Teach PART II. NEUROLOGICAL LEARNING THEORY Chapter 2: Neurological Learning Theory Chapter 3: Applying Neurological Learning Theory PART III. BEHAVIORAL LEARNING THEORIES Chapter 4: Behaviorism - Classical Conditioning Chapter 5: Behaviorism - Operant Conditioning Chapter 6: Applying Behave Modification In The Classroom Chapter 7: Social Cognitive Learning Theory PART IV. COGNITIVE LEARNING THEORIES Chapter 8: Piaget's Learning Theory Chapter 9: Vygotsky's Learning Theory Chapter 10: The Information Processing Model Chapter 11: Memory Chapter 12: Learning Chapter 13: Constructivist Learning Theory Chapter 14: The Learning Theory of Jerome Bruner Chapter 15: Ausubel's Theory of Meaningful Verbal Learning PART V. TRANSFORMATIVE LEARNING THEORIES Chapter 16: Humanistic Learning Theory Chapter 17: Applying Humanistic Learning Theory in the Classroom Chapter 18: Holistic Learning Theory Chapter 19: Applying Holistic Learning Theory in the Classroom PART VI. ALGORITHMIC VIEWS OF TEACHING Chapter 20: Planning for Learning Chapter 21: The Danielson Framework PART VII. END MATERIAL Chapter 22: Defining Teaching Chapter 23: DEFINING YOUR EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY
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