Learning and Instruction: Theory into Practice (6th Edition) [Hardcover]

Margaret E. Gredler (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0131591231 | ISBN-13: 978-0131591233 | Publication Date: August 24, 2008 | Edition: 6

This comprehensive text takes a models approach by presenting separate chapters on individual theorists and perspectives. Within this well-organized structure, Gredler offers meticulouly accurate coverage of contemporary learning theories and their application to educational practice–including issues of readiness, motivation, problem-solving, and the social context for learning. Key content include increased emphases on the contributions of neuroscience and of Vygotsky’s work.

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With an increased emphasis on cognition and constuctivism, this well- organized text offers superior coverage of contemporary learning theories and their application to educational practice. Popular among students, it translates basic assumptions and principles of seven contemporary learning theories into easily understandable guidelines for classroom instruction, and discusses issues related to each theory, including readiness, motivation, problem-solving, and the social context for learning. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Preface

Against the tapestry of changing educational and social events, theories of learning continue to address the complexities of human learning and cognitive development. Rapid popularity of a theory, typically followed by misinterpretations, is sometimes followed by corrected perceptions and, as the theory matures, a legacy of one or more major concepts that enter the mainstream of educational thought. New in this edition are current applications of classical conditioning and Gestalt psychology, new developments in contemporary theories, and similarities and differences between each theory and other perspectives. In addition, the concepts in Vygotsky's theory are clarified, particularly the role of the teacher and subject-matter learning in cognitive development.

I would like to thank the following individuals for their review of this edition: Kay W Allen, University of Central Florida; Michael Bloch, University of San Francisco; Michael T. Dealy, New York University; and Fernando Hernandez, California State University, Los Angeles. In addition, I would like to thank the reviewers of the previous edition, Joyce Alexander, Indiana University; Scott W Brown, University of Connecticut; and Michael J. Wavering, University of Arkansas–Fayetteville, for their helpful comments.

Margaret E. Gredler --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 480 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 6 edition (August 24, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0131591231
• ISBN-13: 978-0131591233
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 7.7 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #140,079 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Gredler Sums It Up, Minimizes Boredom, September 20, 2000

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"wishwewerekids" (New Haven, IN United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Learning and Instruction: Theory into Practice (4th Edition) (Hardcover)

I was impressed with this book, Learning and Instruction: Theory Into Practice. I have just started my grad. degree in education, and used it for my first class. I found it to have rather concise and informative summaries of key educational theorists. The book, while structured chronologically, flows together nicely and shows how these theories build upon and interweave with one another. I am ordinarily not too thrilled, like many, about picking up a textbook; but I found this to be one of the better options. My only criticism is that it is pricy for such a small size.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent text, September 17, 2006

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Larry L. Southard (SW Florida) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Learning and Instruction: Theory into Practice (5th Edition) (Hardcover)

Gredler lays out a well-constructed text for anyone taking either a graduate course in educational theory or an upper level undergraduate course. Not only are the leading educational and learning theories presented in a concise manner but also the background upon which these theories have been built are examined. The emphasis is on the cognitive approach to learning and rightly so as the cognitive constructionist approaches are the way in which most universities approach educational practices.

One of the things that Gredler does is to end every chapter with educational applications that demonstrate how the differing theories have been put into practice. Gredler also provides the contributions to educational practice in a very easy to read tabular format, which provides the student with a quick summarization for reference purposes.

The book is comprehensive in scope. This book should be considered part of every student of educational theory personal reference library.

5.0 out of 5 stars Learning and Instruction: Theory into Practice (5th edirion), June 13, 2011

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This review is from: Learning and Instruction: Theory into Practice (5th Edition) (Hardcover)

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