Helping People Learn

Joseph D. Novak is Senior Research Scientist Emeritus at the Florida Institute for Human and Machine Cognition (IHMC) and Professor Emeritus at Cornell University. He is the author of four books and edited volumes, and more than 150 research papers. He has made significant contributions in educational psychology and science education.

• Preface; 1. Developing the foundations to help people learn; 2. The invention and use of CmapTools software in schools, corporations, and other organizations; 3. Building a theory of education; 4. The design of better instructional programs; 5. A look to the future; Appendix 1: Testing my theory of education; Appendix 2: Special resources on climate change.

'Joe Novak has made an enormous contribution to the field of education, specifically in helping people to learn in both academic and corporate settings. This highly personal account gives a fascinating behind-the-scenes insight to the people who have contributed to Joe's research over the years.' Ian Kinchin, Professor of Higher Education, University of Surrey, UK