Science Education in Theory and Practice - An Introductory Guide to Learning Theory (Paperback, 1st ed. 2020)

This book provides a collection of applicable learning theories and their applications to science teaching. It presents a synthesis of historical theories while also providing practical implications for improvement of pedagogical practices aimed at advancing the field into the future. The theoretical viewpoints included in this volume span cognitive and social human development, address theories of learning, and describe approaches to teaching and curriculum development. The book presents and discusses humanistic, behaviourist, cognitivist, and constructivist theories. In addition, it looks at other theories, such as multiple intelligences theory, systems thinking, gender/sexuality theory and indigenous knowledge systems. Each chapter follows a reader-motivated approach anchored on a narrative genre. The book serves as a guide for those aiming to create optional learning experiences to prepare the next generation STEM workforce. Chapter "The Bildung Theory-From von Humboldt to Klafki and Beyond" is available open access under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License via link.springer.com

General

Imprint:	Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Country of origin:	Switzerland
Series:	Springer Texts in Education
Release date:	September 2020
First published:	2020
Editors:	Ben Akpan • Teresa J. Kennedy
Dimensions:	235 x 155 x 33mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	517
Edition:	1st ed. 2020
ISBN-13:	978-3-03-043619-3
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Education > Teaching skills & techniques Books > Social sciences > Education > Teaching of a specific subject Books > Science & Mathematics > Science: general issues > General Books > Social sciences > Psychology > Cognition & cognitive psychology > General Books > Social sciences > Education > Organization & management of education > Curriculum planning & development Books > Social sciences > Education > Higher & further education > Teacher training
LSN:	3-03-043619-5
Barcode:	9783030436193

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