{"product_id":"9780807771204","title":"Perspectives on Learning, 5th Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003eRather than simply outlining the classical and modern theories of learning, this widely adopted text brings the material to life through case studies that engage students in debates about what really happens in classrooms. Students are encouraged to test the strengths and weaknesses of each theory so that, ultimately, they will learn to formulate their own philosophies of teaching and learning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe new\u003cem\u003eFifth Edition\u003c\/em\u003eof\u003cem\u003ePerspectives on Learning\u003c\/em\u003efeatures:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul type=\"\" disc\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003cli\u003eA discussion of common sense and learning theories.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003cli\u003eA new chapter on Transfer of Learning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003cli\u003eConsideration of recent developments in brain science.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003cli\u003eA thoroughly updated list of Recommendations for Further Reading.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePerspectives on Learning\u003c\/em\u003eis one of the five books in the highly regarded Teachers College Press\u003cem\u003eThinking About Education Series,\u003c\/em\u003enow in its Fifth Edition. All of the books in this series are designed to help pre- and in-service teachers bridge the gap between theory and practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eD. C. Phillips\u003c\/strong\u003eis Professor of Education and Philosophy Emeritus, School of Education at Stanford University.\u003cstrong\u003eJonas F. Soltis\u003c\/strong\u003eis William Heard Kilpatrick Professor Emeritus of Philosophy and Education at Teachers College, Columbia University.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A great little book packed with conceptual contrasts and rich classroom vignettes. The best resource I’ve found for teaching about theories of learning in a liberal arts college.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cstrong\u003eJack Dougherty\u003c\/strong\u003e, Trinity College, Hartford, CT\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A well-written and readable book. Phillips and Soltis should be commended for bringing together these various perspectives on learning that can be used by both pre-service and in-service teachers. The case studies presented help illustrate the theories and should facilitate active class discussions.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cstrong\u003eThe Professional Educator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Teachers College Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47107325559024,"sku":"9780807771204","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780807771204_p0.jpg?v=1763740812","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780807771204","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}