Learning Theories for Everyday Teaching

Perfect to enable trainees to understand learning theories as they apply in school not just early childhood -- Dr Chelle Oldham * drupal *
A useful text linking key theories to practice in education. -- Dr Louise Campbell * drupal *
This is an easy to read/understand important theories of teaching and learning at various levels of education -- Dr Mohamed Kemoh Rogers * drupal *
A detailed, get concise publication of key information for students on the module. Useful tasks and thinking points throughout. -- Dr Rhiannon Lord * drupal *
Text provides a good overview of learning theories for everyday teaching. In particular in provides an opportunity to reflect on our teaching and learning practice -- Miss Anne O′Reilly * drupal *
useful for novice teachers, because it can help them to articulate their teaching strategies in more of a theoretical framework, but the advice is quite basic. -- Miss Lynda Fitzwater * drupal *
I received this publication as an e-copy and have recommended to the Fd students. This was a very good resource for teaching assistants to apply theory to practical situations, drawing from the case studies and reflecting in their own work roles. -- Miss Tracey Canham * drupal *
I had previously received as an online copy, however, limited access and required a ′permanent′ copy. Recommending to students on the Foundation Degree year 1 to build their knowledge of applying theory to practice.
Students able to review their own practice drawing from the examples / case studies in the publication. -- Miss Tracey Canham * drupal *
Straightforward read; non nonsense -- Mr Bernard Pennington * drupal *
This book is a great way to explore the lexicon of learning theories that challenge the thinking of new and developing educators. Thompson and Spencely expertly navigate the turbulent waters of learning theory to give the reader tangible steps to support practical and professional development. -- Mr Geoff Martin Hughes * drupal *
an influential book, where the authors encourage reflection. By having this book available as a resource staff can use this as a personal development tool, which guides students learning behaviour. -- Mr Michael Donaldson * drupal *
Having completed my Teaching Qualification for Further Education in May 2019, this short, easy to read, and utilise, book should be an absolute must for anyone studying this topic.
It is clear and precise. The examples and case studies bring the text to life and immediately bring the classroom experience to life.
-- Mr Ollie Brook * drupal *
This book has enhanced the differentiated learning delivered throughout the course. It has allowed designers and deliverers alike to create more effective learning -- Mr Robert Lindley * drupal *
A great, very student friendly book which is easy to pick up and dip into. -- Mrs Elaine Battams * drupal *
useful breakdown of theories in an easy to access format -- Mrs Ghazala Begum * drupal *
I liked the way this book has embedded theories in aspects of everyday practice. The mentor moments, reflective exercises and case studies were salient and actively encouraged students to synthesize and apply their reading. -- Mrs Kim Lawler * drupal *
A very useful book with hints, tips and case studies to support new teachers to consider the theory in their practice. -- Mrs Lisa Fernandes * drupal *
Useful dip in and out of book for the module and can be used across course with reference to various chapters -- Mrs Terrie Blaszczyk * drupal *
I love the simplicity of this text book, starting from the introduction. The case studies throughout bring it to life and take the reader on a journey into theory.
The references at the end of each chapter really help with students research of additional information.
Fantastic thankyou Thompson and Spenceley. -- Ms lisa oneill * drupal *