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How We Learn deals with the fundamental issues of the processes of learning, critically assessing different types of learning and obstacles to learning. It also considers a broad range of other important questions in relation to learning such as: modern research into learning and brain functions self-perception, motivation and competence development teaching, intelligence and learning style learning in relation to gender and life age. The book provides a comprehensive introduction to both traditional learning theory and the newest international research into learning processes, while at the same time being an innovative contribution to a new and more holistic understanding of learning including discussion on school-based learning, net-based learning, workplace learning and educational politics. How We Learn examines all the key factors that help to create a holistic understanding of what learning actually is and why and how learning and non-learning take place. It is also however a refreshing and thought-provoking piece of scholarly work as it adds new research material, new understandings and new points of view.
The weekly source of African American political and entertainment news.
The weekly source of African American political and entertainment news.
This book shows researchers how ethnography can be carried out within human service settings, providing an invaluable guide on how to apply ethnographic creativeness and offering a more humanistic and context-sensitive approach to generating valid knowledge about today’s service work.
The young child, Maggie, was struck by a car at the age of three. She is portrayed here with her parents, James and Helen. Spared by a miracle, she battles disappointments and even tragedy in her long walk toward fulfillment of her lifelong mission. Fueled by fiery ambition, she and Eric discover combined strength in their heart communing talks. Filled with Gods inspiration, this unique tale possesses a magic mixture of controversy, humorous episodes, and faith. The quick-witted dad, cherished mom, and troublesome, but lovable Ethan, at the mansion, guarantee this unusual tale to be a delectable reading adventure. The story boldly empties into the bountiful gift of betterment presented to the world by two heroes. Maggies life is full of surprises as she captures your heart as soon as you step into the first page of this fascinating autobiographical novel.
First multi-year cumulation covers six years: 1965-70.
An examination of the work of 17 major thinkers in the field of adult and continuing education, showing how each has made a significant contribution to the field. The ideas of each are explored within a similar framework, and their work and its consequences is considered in detail.
This book focuses on strategic staff development in higher education, a sector in which it has been largely viewed as an operational activity with little organizational relevance. The book demonstrates how staff development needs to be based on modern theories of 'organizational learning', aligning itself with institutional and departmental needs as well as the wants and needs of individual staff.