How students learn
Subtitle: reforming schools through learner-centered education
By: edited by Nadine M. Lambert & Barbara L. McCombs.
Contributors: Lambert, Nadine M.; McCombs, Barbara L.
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: American Psychological Association
Published: 1998
Place of publication: Washington, DC
Language: eng
Number of pages: 540
Subjects: Learning, Psychology of; Cognition; Teaching -- United States; Educational tests and measurements -- United States; Teachers -- Training of -- United States; Educational change -- United States
Description: In How Students Learn: Reforming Schools Through Learner-Centered Educ ation, leaders in the psychological and educational communities sugges t that successful school reform must not only uphold standards but als o must recognize students' differences and unique learning styles. The volume examines current research on how students learn and presents t he theoretical perspectives and research findings of leading authors i n educational psychology. The chapters reflect the work of these disti nguished educators and psychologists in developing and articulating th e psychological knowledge base that is most releveant to education.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and indexes.