Dale H. Schunk

Learning Theories: An Educational Perspective (eBook, PDF)

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For Learning Theory/Cognition and Instruction, Advanced Educational Psychology, and Introductory Educational Psychology courses.

An essential resource for understanding the main principles, concepts, and research findings of key learning theories -especially as they relate to education-this proven text blends theory, research, and applications throughout, providing its readers with a coherent and unified perspective on learning in educational settings.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Pearson HigherEducation
• Seitenzahl: 570
• Altersempfehlung: ab 18 Jahre
• Erscheinungstermin: 27. August 2013
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781292033860
• Artikelnr.: 41939249

Autorenporträt

Dale H. Schunk is Dean of the School of Education and Professor of Curriculum and Instruction at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. He holds a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology from Stanford University, a M.Ed. from Boston University, and a B.S. from the University of Illinois at Urbana. He has held faculty positions at Purdue University (where he served as Head of the Department of Educational Studies), the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (where he also was Chair of the Academic Affairs Institutional Review Board), and the University of Houston.

Dale has edited six books, is co-author of Motivation in Education: Theory, Research, and Applications (Prentice Hall, 2008) and has authored over 80 articles and book chapters. He has served as President of Division 15-Educational Psychology for the American Psychological Association and as Secretary of Division C-Learning and Instruction for the American Educational Research Association. He is presently a member of the editorial boards of three professional journals.

Dale's teaching and research interests include learning, motivation, and self-regulation. He has received the Early Career Contributions Award in Educational Psychology from the American Psychological Association, the Albert J. Harris Research Award from the International Reading Association, and the Outstanding Service Award from the Purdue University School of Education

Inhaltsangabe

Table of Contents
Chapter 1 — Introduction to the Study of Learning
Learning Defined
Precursors of Modern Learning Theories
   Learning theory and philosophy
   Beginnings of the psychological study of learning
   Structuralism and functionalism
Learning Theory and Research
   Functions of theory
   Conducting research
Assessment of Learning
   Direct observations
   Written responses
   Oral responses
   Ratings by others
   Self-reports
Relation of Learning and Instruction
   Historical perspective
   Instructional commonalities
   Integration of theory and practice
Critical Issues for Learning Theories
   How does learning occur?
   What is the role of memory?
   What is the role of motivation?
   How does transfer occur?
   Which processes are involved in self-regulation?
   What are the implications for instruction?
Three Learning Scenarios
   Kathy Stone’s third-grade class
   Jim Marshall’s U. S. History class
   Gina Brown’s educational psychology class
Summary
Further Reading
 
Chapter 2 — Behaviorism
Connectionism
   Trial-and-error learning
   Laws of exercise and effect
   Other principles
   Revisions to Thorndike’s theory
   Instructional applications
Classical Conditioning
   Basic processes
   Informational variables
   Biological influences
   Conditioned emotional reactions
Contiguous Conditioning
   Acts and movements
   Associative strength
   Rewards and punishments
   Habit formation and change
Operant Conditioning
   Conceptual framework
   Basic processes
   Behavioral change
   Behavior modification
   Self-regulation
Instructional Applications
   Behavioral objectives
   Learning time
   Mastery learning
Programmed instruction
   Contingency contracts
Summary
Further Reading
 
Chapter 3 — Neuroscience of Learning
Organization and Structures
   Neural organization
   Brain structures
   Localization and interconnections
   Brain research methods
Neurophysiology of Learning
   Information processing system
   Memory networks
   Language learning
Brain Development
   Influential factors
   Phases of development
   Critical periods
   Language development
Motivation and Emotions
   Motivation
   Emotions
Instructional Applications
   Relevance of brain research
   Educational issues
   Brain-based educational practices
Summary
Further Reading
 
 
Chapter 4 — Information Processing Theory
Information Processing System
Assumptions
Two-store (dual-memory) model
Alternatives to the two-store model
Attention
   Theories of attention
   Attention and learning
   Attention and reading
Perception
   Gestalt theory
   Sensory registers
   LTM compar