What Is Theory In Learning

The Theory and Practice of Learning

Learning is among the most basic of human activities. The study of learning, and research into learning is becoming a central part of educational studies. This is a comprehensive introduction to contemporary theories and modern practices of learning. Updated and expanded, this second edition should be of interest to teachers, facilitators, human resource developers and students of education. The contents cover: lifelong learning; the social background to learning; cognitivist theory; types of learning; learning using ICT; and philosophical reflections on learning.

Learning Theory and Learning Outcomes

Learning Theories

The main objectives of this text are to inform students of learning theoretical principles, concepts, and research findings, especially as they relate to education, and to provide applications of principles and concepts in settings where teaching and learning occur.