Academic Success

Applying Learning Theory in the Classroom

By (author) Marie Menna Pagliaro

Publication date:

04 October 2013

Length of book:

140 pages

Publisher

R&L Education

Dimensions:

232x159mm
6x9"

ISBN-13: 9781475805697

Beginning with guiding teachers in establishing a positive and supportive learning environment for student achievement, Academic Success then presents a review of behavioral, constructivist, and cognitive learning theories. These theories are reflected within the four main categories with which teachers must constantly deal, these being motivation; goals/objectives and feedback; delivering original learning; and reinforcement. Academic Success provides numerous examples of classroom applications that show how the theories can be implemented. This book also offers a case study that demonstrates how with one teacher’s initiative, learning theories were applied to actively involve students within a school, school district, and beyond.

PREFACE

INTRODUCTION

CHAPTER 1 Before You Begin

CHAPTER 2 Establishing a Positive Tone for Learning in Your Classroom

CHAPTER 3 Securing and Maintaining Student Motivation

CHAPTER 4 Setting Goals/Objectives and Obtaining Feedback

CHAPTER 5 Engaging Students in New Learning

CHAPTER 6 Strengthening and Deepening New Learning

APPENDIX A: Involving Students in Active Learning: A Case Study

REFERENCES

In education we have several books on specific techniques and skills for teachers and we have some excellent books on learning theory. Marie Pagliaro brings together the best of both in an insightful and readable manner. Following the path laid out in this book, teachers will be more effective in creating an environment for their students to achieve academic success. A “must read” in this era of teacher evaluation based on student achievement.