Understanding and using educational theories /

This textbook gives readers an accessible overview of 20 of the most influential thinkers on education, including long-established names (Vygotsky, Piaget, Bruner), more recent theorists (Dweck, Goleman, Rosenshine) and other key individuals whose writing has helped shaped our views on teaching and...

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Main Authors: Aubrey, Karl (Author), Riley, Alison (Teacher educator) (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: London ; Thousand Oaks, California : SAGE Publications, [2026].
Edition:Fourth edition.
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Summary:This textbook gives readers an accessible overview of 20 of the most influential thinkers on education, including long-established names (Vygotsky, Piaget, Bruner), more recent theorists (Dweck, Goleman, Rosenshine) and other key individuals whose writing has helped shaped our views on teaching and learning. Each chapter includes practical examples showing how theories can be used to inform classroom teaching, and critiques of each theorist exploring opposing viewpoints and the strengths and weaknesses of different ideas.
Item Description:Previous edition published in 2022.
Physical Description:vi, 412 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:1036206904
9781036206901
1036206912
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