{"product_id":"theories-of-learning-tools-for-thinking-about-practice-paperback","title":"Theories of Learning: Tools for Thinking about Practice - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDebra McGregor\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo be a successful teacher, or student of education, it is crucial to acknowledge the learning process. This book explains major learning theories, how they have developed, what beliefs and evidence they have been based upon and what they mean for teachers′ practice. Key areas considered include: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow different theories, including behaviourism, constructivism, cognitivism and social culturalism, offer alternate perspectives about learning;\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDetailed case studies, in a range of school contexts, show how theoretical considerations play out in real situations;\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow a deeper understanding of learning theory can enhance your professional teacher knowledge and practice.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe book also includes a range of practical tasks and questions for consideration to encourage deeper reflection about teaching and learning processes.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e This is essential reading for anyone training to teach in primary and secondary education, Education Studies students, and teachers seeking to refresh their knowledge and understanding of different perspectives of learning.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDebra McGregor\u003c\/strong\u003e is Professor in Education at Oxford Brookes University.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProfessor Debra McGregor currently works at Oxford Brookes University. She has worked in education for nearly 40 years. She has taught in primary and secondary schools and various university settings in the UK, Europe and USA. She has led various research projects across many contexts up and down the country and within Europe. She has published many papers and books concerned with teaching and learning, the performing arts, cognitive development, the nature of creativity and close to practice research. She remains passionate about supporting education to provide the best that is possible for teachers and their students. \u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 296\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.62 x 9.61 x 6.69 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 08, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48270841118965,"sku":"9781446253144","price":75.04,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/9858\/0981\/files\/tFWun84qog9781446253144.webp?v=1781591526","url":"https:\/\/eddbooksread-edu.myshopify.com\/products\/theories-of-learning-tools-for-thinking-about-practice-paperback","provider":"Edd's Books Read Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}