Learning and Instruction

Organized around a separate chapter for each major theorist and school of thought, this text walks readers through the field of learning theory one perspective at a time. Its coverage of current learning theories is carefully detailed, and it links each one to classroom practice. Topics include a learner's readiness to learn, motivation, problem-solving, and the social setting in which learning happens. This edition expands its treatment of neuroscience and of Vygotsky's ideas.

The book is intended for people who counsel students or who assess how learning and instruction work in the classroom.