Learning Theories Simplified

Bob’s extensive knowledge of putting educational theory into practice shines through in this book. He gives clear explanations of each theory, often relating them to his own teaching experiences. He uses realistic examples to help the reader engage with the theory, with useful tips to put each into practice. I recommend this book to practitioners in the further education sector as well as in schools.

Ann Gravells

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-- Ann Gravells
This book is on several of our Education modules reading lists. It is an easy to access book which many have found useful. Even qualified teachers really like it when studying masters level as an introduction. -- Dr Judy Sayers * drupal *
An excellent supporting text to allow students access to a range of theories. -- Dr peter shukie * drupal *
I never received this text -- Dr Terry Inglese * drupal *
Another excellent introductory guide for students here. The importance of this book cannot be understated. It underpins all courses associated with education in it′s many formats. With the changing nature of HE students it is important to provide clarity and initial foundations of understanding in relation to the key topics we cover. Bob Bates book provides an easy to ready, comprehensive guide to key topics in Educational Theory that are vital to the developing understanding of students new to the area. Considering the dearth of educational theories we can no longer expect students to have an automatic understanding of these. This is a must-read book for any education related courses. -- Mr Carl Longmore * drupal *
This is an excellent book. It′s very easy to read and provides a wide range of theories and perspectives for the reader to consider and learn from. -- Mr Chris Payne * drupal *
It′s a useful whistle stop tour of learning theory that wide in its scope, easily readable and directly relatable to practice. -- Mr Daniel Whittaker * drupal *
Great for those new to teaching. Used in a higher eduation context this makes for easy reading and application to PGCE training. -- Mr Dean Walker * drupal *
Learning Theories Simplified is crucial text for anyone one new to teaching both in Further or Higher Education to support understanding of the principle concepts of Learning Theory. This has become essential reading within our programme forming the cornerstone for theoretical scaffolding for new Lecturers on our PGCLTHE programme. -- Mr Geoff Martin Hughes * drupal *
Excellent book, provides a very good coverage of the theories, and the critical perspective question at the end of each section is thought provoking for students. -- Mr James Leinster * drupal *
excellent book and resource material -- Mr Peter Craig Bergelin * drupal *
Fantastic book as students are learning theories, planning,delivery and assessment techniques that can be applied in vocational settings -- Mr phil harding * drupal *
Excellent book in an easy reading style closely linked to what is required in CertEd/PGCE courses/ -- Mr Robert Hill * drupal *
A must for any student studying social sciences from year 12 to Under gradate level . A comprehensive and user friendly text book which give the student the basic concepts to build further knowledge as well as a excellent revision tool -- Mr Vernon Ambris * drupal *
This book will be recommended as essenatil reading as it outlines a range of learning theories that support classroom taught sessions. It is well laid out with different theorists outlined and a very useful section on how to apply the theories. I especially like the further reading sections in each chapter. -- Mrs Adele sewell * drupal *
The wording is very simple and comprehensive, I have recommended this to my learners and they are all happy with hour the theories have been explained very clear to read and understand. -- Mrs Afua Yamoah * drupal *
very clear and informative -- Mrs amanda Jane garside * drupal *
A really good all rounder, great for students to find accessible info on a wide range of theories -- Mrs Angela Hodgkins * drupal *
Very comprehensive, but more than students need for m,y course at level five. Great for teachers and lecturers! -- Mrs Caroline Marshall * drupal *
A good book which breaks down theory into more understandable wording -- Mrs charlie Grieve * drupal *
Although good clear academic information as yet the book does not meet the course criteria. -- Mrs Ellen Louise Lumgair * drupal *
Excellent book for a number of courses including early years and education, thank you -- Mrs Emma Harvey * drupal *
Great go-to book to help students understand various learning theories -- Mrs Geraldine Anita Parks * drupal *
I use this book for teaching teachers in the first year of their two year programme. They are required to explore a range of resources focusing on the theory of learning and the title does exactly what it says it is going to do - provide a simplified approach to the theories of learning. My students use this as a starting point and as many of my trainees have come from vocational occupations where they have never had to write assignments at this level, they need something that is explained clearly and allows them to digest the information. This then helps them to move on to more in-depth sources and thus, develop their knowledge further. -- Mrs Jacquie Hodges * drupal *
This is an excellent book to gain an overview of a wide range of learning theorists. The information provided enables the reader to gain a good understanding of the theory being discussed and then they can research further to gain a higher level of understanding. -- Mrs Jayne Double * drupal *
Brilliant book that really does make learning theories simple and easy to understant. -- Mrs Kathryn Stokell * drupal *
This book is very relevant to the Early Education field in which I teach and encourage students to consider this book to buy as it can be referred to in several modules of the FdA. -- Mrs Keris Batley * drupal *
To aid first years BA Homs Early Childhood Studies students -- Mrs Michelle Bugby * drupal *
Bridges the line between theory and practice. This book introduces a wide range of educational theories in succinct manner and then explain their relevance to teaching. -- Mrs Nicola Stobbs * drupal *
This book covers a plethora of learning theories in an easy to read, contextualised format. The ′How to use it′ and ′critical perspective′ sections are very useful too. -- Mrs Rosie Washer * drupal *
This is a useful starting point for anyone interested in exploring key learning theories and how they are applied in education today. -- Mrs Sarah Ankers * drupal *
A great book for developing your knowledge of the different learning theories - great to be able to access the summary views of important academics - very useful. -- Mrs Sophie Wilson * drupal *
A really clear understanding of key theorists for students starting a degree -- Mrs Suzanne Caroline Barham * drupal *
An excellent text for undergraduate students. Accessible, informative and comprehensive. -- Mrs Suzanne Horton * drupal *
This book really does do "what it says on the tin" - it takes some challenging ideas and makes them simple, through the use of clear examples and relevant, practical ways in which the theories can be incorporated in the classroom. -- Mrs Suzi Smale * drupal *
A clear go to book that overviews all theorists, for those who need to locate scholarly links and a great source for trainees teachers to refer to when working on assignments to locate further reading relevant to their work. -- Mrs Tracey Goodyere * drupal *
A really useful resource for introducing key principles of key learning theories. A great range so useful for tutors as well as students -- Ms Nicola Watson * drupal *
A go to for all theories illustrating excellent pros and cons with the additional critical perspective in each section. -- Ms Tish Cooney * drupal *
Students loved the simplicity and coverage of this text. Even though it covers a lot of theories in little depth the summary of the range provided an excellent opportunity to expose students to a much wider range of theories. An excellent text for a survey of learning theories course. -- Shelleyann Scott * drup