Made For Learning: How the Conditions of Learning Guide Teaching Decisions

by Debra Crouch, Brian Cambourne

If any book can be described as a foundation for teaching, Made for Learning is that book! Made for Learning offers educators a well-thought-out and up-to-date exploration of learning and teaching. The book is the result of 60 years of research and theory building by Australian educator Brian Cambourne, articulated and described with Debra Crouch, his American coauthor. In addition to expanded thinking regarding the eight Conditions of Learning, the theory now incorporates four Processes That Empower Learning, promoting the active participation of learners in their own literate journey. How that active learning looks, sounds, and feels becomes tangible in the multitude of classroom examples found throughout the book. Underlying the theory and practice of the Conditions of Learning is a deeper understanding of the role of language in the learning process. How teachers interact with learners and the language they use has a resounding impact on the learning that occurs. Regie Routman graciously reviewed the book and had this to Once in a great while a book comes along that upends our thinking -- challenging us to critically examine the effects of our literacy beliefs, practices, and processes around teaching and learning. Made for Learning is that breakthrough book. For for information about authors, contact Phyllis Greenspan phyllisgreenspan@rcowen.com

293 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 13, 2020

Reviews

[Jim Burnette · Rating 5 out of 5]

Made for Learning is a unique book that gives the reader insight into the essential elements that must be present for learners of all ages to