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Classical & Operant Conditioning & Learning: Observational and Cognitive Approaches & Memory
Discusses Pavlov's classical conditioning experiment and how it demonstrates the process of learning by an association or relationship.

Learning Theories Simplified by Bob Bates
Call Number: 370.1523 BAT

Publication Date: 2019

This guide makes theories of learning accessible and practical. It explores 130 classic and contemporary learning theorists in an easy-to-use, bite-sized format with clear relevant illustrations on how each theory will benefit teaching and learning. Each model or theory is explained in less than 350 words followed a section on how to apply it in practice.
Ways of Learning: Learning Theories and Learning Styles in the Classroom by Alan Pritchard
Call Number: 370.1523 PRI

Publication Date: 2017

The fourth edition of this book includes developments in areas covered in the preceding editions, as well as expanding on certain topics to bring about a wider perspective; most notably, a new consideration of learning styles and a new chapter detailing important thinkers and writers from the history of education and their continuing influence along with other theories, ideas and thoughts. The book also reflects changes in government policy and is closely related to new developments in practice.
Teaching Adults by Alan Rogers
Call Number: 374.13 ROG

Publication Date: 2002

This book draws upon a range of recent work on adult lifelong learning to address this key question, by looking at what is distinctive about adult learning and teaching. Based on nearly 40 years of practical experience in a variety of contexts in the UK and overseas, the book discusses what it is that makes helping adults to learn different from teaching younger students. It is concerned with both basic principles and useful hints for teachers and, as such, it will be of value to teachers and programme organisers, to students on adult education courses, to policy makers and to administrators.
Three Psychologies: Perspectives from Freud, Skinner and Rogers by Robert D. Nye
Call Number: 150.19 NYE

Publication Date: 2000

This book clearly and succinctly presents the essential ideas of Freud, Skinner, and Rogers, three of the most important contributors to contemporary psychological thought.

B.F Skinner
Using both archival and new film, this video takes a new look at who the man was, and what he really said in his twenty books. Like other thinkers who broke new ground, Skinner had to invent his own vocabulary to describe the phenomena he was studying. In this film, his terms are introduced in context so the student understands how they were intended to be used and the research that produced them.
B.F Skinner on Education
In this discussion with psychologist John Whiteley, B.F. Skinner talks about his theories of education and the psychological issues facing educators, clarifying issues of freedom versus control in Skinner's work.
Classical & Operant Conditioning & Learning: Observational and Cognitive Approaches & Memory
Discusses Pavlov's classical conditioning experiment and how it demonstrates the process of learning by an association or relationship.

Three Psychologies: Perspectives from Freud, Skinner and Rogers by Robert D. Nye
Call Number: 150.19 NYE

Publication Date: 2000

This book clearly and succinctly presents the essential ideas of Freud, Skinner, and Rogers, three of the most important contributors to contemporary psychological thought.

Communities of Practice versus Professional Learning Networks
My field is in teacher education, education research. I'm very interested in digital media and learning. So there's lots of ways over the course of my career that I have built out a professional learning network.
How To Make Communities Of Practice Work
Educator Marissa Aroy explains what are the elements that make communities of practice work, what is a good COP, and why teachers should join them.

Teaching Adults by Alan Rogers
Call Number: 374.13 ROG

Publication Date: 2002

This book draws upon a range of recent work on adult lifelong learning to address this key question, by looking at what is distinctive about adult learning and teaching. Based on nearly 40 years of practical experience in a variety of contexts in the UK and overseas, the book discusses what it is that makes helping adults to learn different from teaching younger students. It is concerned with both basic principles and useful hints for teachers and, as such, it will be of value to teachers and programme organisers, to students on adult education courses, to policy makers and to administrators.

Learning Theories Simplified by Bob Bates
Call Number: 370.1523 BAT

Publication Date: 2019

This guide makes theories of learning accessible and practical. It explores 130 classic and contemporary learning theorists in an easy-to-use, bite-sized format with clear relevant illustrations on how each theory will benefit teaching and learning. Each model or theory is explained in less than 350 words followed a section on how to apply it in practice.
Ways of Learning: Learning Theories and Learning Styles in the Classroom by Alan Pritchard
Call Number: 370.1523 PRI

Publication Date: 2017

The fourth edition of this book includes developments in areas covered in the preceding editions, as well as expanding on certain topics to bring about a wider perspective; most notably, a new consideration of learning styles and a new chapter detailing important thinkers and writers from the history of education and their continuing influence along with other theories, ideas and thoughts. The book also reflects changes in government policy and is closely related to new developments in practice.

Educational Psychology: Developing Learners by Jeanne Ellis Ormrod, Eric M. Anderman, Lynley Anderman
Call Number: 370.15 ORM

Publication Date: 2017

Educational Psychology: Developing Learners is known for its exceptionally clear and engaging writing, its in-depth focus on learning, and its extensive concrete applications. The text's unique approach helps students understand concepts by examining their own learning and then showing them how to apply these concepts as teachers. The text moves seamlessly between theory and applications, features the most extensive and integrated coverage of diversity, contexts of learning, and neuropsychology and brain development.
Learning Theories Simplified by Bob Bates
Call Number: 370.1523 BAT

Publication Date: 2019

This guide makes theories of learning accessible and practical. It explores 130 classic and contemporary learning theorists in an easy-to-use, bite-sized format with clear relevant illustrations on how each theory will benefit teaching and learning. Each model or theory is explained in less than 350 words followed a section on how to apply it in practice.
Ways of Learning: Learning Theories and Learning Styles in the Classroom by Alan Pritchard
Call Number: 370.1523 PRI

Publication Date: 2017

The fourth edition of this book includes developments in areas covered in the preceding editions, as well as expanding on certain topics to bring about a wider perspective; most notably, a new consideration of learning styles and a new chapter detailing important thinkers and writers from the history of education and their continuing influence along with other theories, ideas and thoughts. The book also reflects changes in government policy and is closely related to new developments in practice.

Theories of Learning
This programme uses a number of practical examples to explore four key pyschological theories and their application to learning sporting skills; Social Learning Theory, Operant Conditioning, Cognitive Theory, Schema and Skills Transition.

Cognitive Styles and Learning Strategies: Understanding Style Differences in Learning and Behaviour by Richard Riding; Stephen Rayner
Call Number: 153.153 RID

Publication Date: 1998

This book reviews and integrates research on style differences in learning and beaviour and describes the Cognitive Styles Analysis which provides a simple and effective method of assessing style in children and adults.
Educational Psychology: Developing Learners by Jeanne Ellis Ormrod, Eric M. Anderman, Lynley Anderman
Call Number: 370.15 ORM

Publication Date: 2017

Educational Psychology: Developing Learners is known for its exceptionally clear and engaging writing, its in-depth focus on learning, and its extensive concrete applications. The text's unique approach helps students understand concepts by examining their own learning and then showing them how to apply these concepts as teachers. The text moves seamlessly between theory and applications, features the most extensive and integrated coverage of diversity, contexts of learning, and neuropsychology and brain development.
Learning Theories Simplified by Bob Bates
Call Number: 370.1523 BAT

Publication Date: 2019

This guide makes theories of learning accessible and practical. It explores 130 classic and contemporary learning theorists in an easy-to-use, bite-sized format with clear relevant illustrations on how each theory will benefit teaching and learning. Each model or theory is explained in less than 350 words followed a section on how to apply it in practice.
Teaching Adults by Alan Rogers
Call Number: 374.13 ROG

Publication Date: 2002

This book draws upon a range of recent work on adult lifelong learning to address this key question, by looking at what is distinctive about adult learning and teaching. Based on nearly 40 years of practical experience in a variety of contexts in the UK and overseas, the book discusses what it is that makes helping adults to learn different from teaching younger students. It is concerned with both basic principles and useful hints for teachers and, as such, it will be of value to teachers and programme organisers, to students on adult education courses, to policy makers and to administrators.
Ways of Learning: Learning Theories and Learning Styles in the Classroom by Alan Pritchard
Call Number: 370.1523 PRI

Publication Date: 2017

The fourth edition of this book includes developments in areas covered in the preceding editions, as well as expanding on certain topics to bring about a wider perspective; most notably, a new consideration of learning styles and a new chapter detailing important thinkers and writers from the history of education and their continuing influence along with other theories, ideas and thoughts. The book also reflects changes in government policy and is closely related to new developments in practice.

Different Kinds of Smart: Multiple Intelligences
This video delves into Harvard University professor Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences, describing how people have learning skills that differ in significant ways.
MI: Millennium
First, Howard Gardner revolutionized how we think about "intelligence" and "understanding." Now, with MI:MILLENNIUM, Gardner expands, and builds upon the foundations of MI theory--bringing twenty years of research, and the history of "intelligence" theory into a timely new focus.
Multiple Intelligences with Howard Gardener
In this video, Howard Gardner brings us up to date on the current state of MI theory. From evolutionary psychology and genetics, to anthropology and the study of special populations, he reveals the 8 intelligences identified by MI theory--and the empirical criteria used to identify them.

Learning Theories Simplified by Bob Bates
Call Number: 370.1523 BAT

Publication Date: 2019

This guide makes theories of learning accessible and practical. It explores 130 classic and contemporary learning theorists in an easy-to-use, bite-sized format with clear relevant illustrations on how each theory will benefit teaching and learning. Each model or theory is explained in less than 350 words followed a section on how to apply it in practice.
Ways of Learning: Learning Theories and Learning Styles in the Classroom by Alan Pritchard
Call Number: 370.1523 PRI

Publication Date: 2017

The fourth edition of this book includes developments in areas covered in the preceding editions, as well as expanding on certain topics to bring about a wider perspective; most notably, a new consideration of learning styles and a new chapter detailing important thinkers and writers from the history of education and their continuing influence along with other theories, ideas and thoughts. The book also reflects changes in government policy and is closely related to new developments in practice.

Understanding and Using Educational Theories by Karl Aubrey; Alison Riley
Call Number: 370.1 AUB

Publication Date: 2016

If you are training to teach or studying education a clear understanding of major educational theories and the thinkers behind them is essential in order to appreciate how different practices impact on learning. This textbook gives you a clear overview of the most influential twentieth and twenty-first century thinkers on education, including established names (including Vygotsky, Bruner, Dewey), more recent writers (such as Freire, Kolb, Claxton) and many other important theorists whose writings have helped shaped our views on teaching and learning.
Ways of Learning: Learning Theories and Learning Styles in the Classroom by Alan Pritchard
Call Number: 370.1523 PRI

Publication Date: 2017

The fourth edition of this book includes developments in areas covered in the preceding editions, as well as expanding on certain topics to bring about a wider perspective; most notably, a new consideration of learning styles and a new chapter detailing important thinkers and writers from the history of education and their continuing influence along with other theories, ideas and thoughts. The book also reflects changes in government policy and is closely related to new developments in practice.

Learning Theories - Required reading and viewing

Situated Learning or 'Communities of Practice'