The Sage Handbook of Learning

by David Scott (editor)

"Profound and useful, readers will benefit from the systematic treatment of learning through superb scholarship. Cultural-philosophical-curricular-pedagogical-historical perspectives on learning, curriculum, pedagogy, and assessment, and learners make this collection unique." - Carol A. Mullen, Professor of Educational Leadership, Virginia TechLearning is a fundamental topic in education. Combining traditional views of learning and learning theory with sociocultural and historical perspectives, this Handbook brings together original contributions from respected researchers who are leading figures in the field.The editors provide a insightful introduction to the topic, and the theories, frameworks, themes and issues discussed in the individual chapters are central to each and every learning episode.The Handbook is organized into four sections, each beginning with a short Philosophical, Sociological and Psychological Theories of Learning Models of Learning Learning, Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment Learning Dispositions, Life-Long Learning and Learning Environments

440 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 30, 2015

About the author

David Scott was born in Lincoln, Nebraska, but grew up in a New Jersey suburb. He served for more than 12 years in the US military. His first four years were with the Marine Corps during which time he deployed to Japan, Afghanistan, and twice to Iraq. Leaving the Marines, he worked at the Internal Revenue Service while attending college. David then joined the US Army to become a Blackhawk helicopter pilot. After the Army, he worked as a software developer. When not writing, he works as a podcast editor. He lives in Tulsa, OK with his wife and two daughters.


Librarian's note: there is more than one author of this name.

Reviews

[Leanne Hanney · Rating 2 out of 5]

Very interesting book, but several of the chapters have included a lot of long winded waffling and unnecessary rhetorical questions.