Customer Reviews

Human Learning (3rd Edition)

5 star:		(8)
4 star:		(2)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

This is an amazingly well written text. Ms Ormrod actually practices what she preaches, so the book is organised as an exemplar of how to help students learn. I bought the book as an optional text for a Masters in Education, then I sat up one night to check it out. It became compulsive reading, very hard to put down. It gives a broad overview of Educational Psychology thinking over a wide period of time, and encapsulates it. It is full of useful references. Many of my colleagues have borrowed this book for various courses and for course development for educational projects.

Human learning gives a good basic understanding of learning theory for teachers and others who are interested in educational psychology. There are some very good examples for all theories discussed. The book jumps around a bit and some of the explanations are too technical.

As a doctoral student in special education, I enrolled in a human learning theory class with other masters and doctoral students. This book was assigned and after a semester with it, I can say I "survived" this horrible text.

It reads like the author's personal life story. There is little professionalism in the text, but I did learn plenty about the author's family, children, collegiate life, etc. This book is more than sufficient for undergraduate learning, but in an advance course, this book falls flat on its face and leaves the reader wishing for a more mature presentation.

This textbook is a very basic, easy to read book that is great for sophomores, juniors, and seniors in their undergraduate studies. The concepts are presented in a simple and concise manner, and unlike many psychology texts, this one isn't bombarded with names and frivolous details. What you get instead are the key players, and the most important facts of experiments. That's what I like about this book, it's to the point.

Regarding the poor review from the graduate student, I understand where he or she is coming from. I would hate to have this book assigned for a graduate class, due to its elementary nature. However, for an undergraduate student- it presents the most crucial information in layman's terms(seeming to understand that students commonly take 4-5 classes at a time).

For those who are interested in more of a biological/modern neuroscience approach, I would recommend purchasing books by Eric Kandel, instead.

I am just beginning this book as a part of my MA course. I have found that this book can be purchased here in Korea, or in many other countries, for 1/4 the price in paperback. Of course they have warnings all over the back of the book about it being "illegal" to use in the USA, but the same international book can be purchased on E-bay for a good price compared to the horribly expensive USA hardback. It's identical, except for the cover. You can also purchase an online version, but they just rob you blind expecting $75 for it, and only allowing you 180 days of access, and the ability to print out a maximum of 10 pages per day.

If I can purchase a full, printed book overseas for half of what the online version costs (paperless), then that's just wrong. An online version should reflect far more savings for the consumer than that!

This is a extrmely good book for student to understand the theories and principles of human learning.
Especially, the author explain well various theories by the memories which she have had.
In case of difficult theories, the samples is very useful.

This is the best textbook I have ever used. It is engaging, VERY well written- basically- a page turner that will leave you with a true understanding of the concepts of cognitive science and learning. It is a joy to read, I have taken it with me for grad. school and will always have it close. Though it is an amazing reference tool to have around, this is really a joy to read--read it even if it is not for a class. I cannot say enough good things about this book.

The book was a requirement for school. It was delivered in a quick and timely matter. I gave it only 4 stars because it is a hard read. It was in good shape.

Really enjoyable read for a textbook! Learned a ton! Used for an online class, and I felt as though the author of the text was my instructor! :) Recommend!

I needed this book for a class. A lot of the information is what you would find from a psychology class combined with some educational research.