Perspectives on Learning

Rather than simply outlining the classical and modern theories of learning, this widely adopted text brings the material to life through case studies that engage students in debates about what really happens in classrooms. Students are encouraged to test the strengths and weaknesses of each theory so that, ultimately, they will learn to formulate their own philosophies of teaching and learning. The new Third Edition of Perspectives on Learning features:Discussions of constructivismAn expanded treatment of the social aspects of learning, including new material on Vygotsky and on "situated cognition"A substantially revised chapter on the Cognitive Science Approach that includes Searle's "Chinese Room" exampleMore case studies to help illustrate the theories presentedA thoroughly updated and expanded list of Recommendations for Further Reading Perspectives On Learning is one of the five books in the highly regarded Teachers College Press series, Thinking About Education, now in its Third Edition. All of the books in this series are designed to help preservice and in-service teachers bridge the gap between theory and practice.