The Routledge International Handbook of Learning

A multidisciplinary exploration of learning processes and theories

Peter Jarvis editor Mary Watts editor

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd

Published:22nd Nov '17

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This comprehensive handbook explores learning from multiple perspectives, making it an essential resource for educators and researchers alike. The Routledge International Handbook of Learning provides valuable insights into the complexities of the learning process.

This handbook serves as a comprehensive overview of contemporary research on learning, featuring contributions from leading scholars across various disciplines. It emphasizes the importance of understanding learning as a holistic process that involves the entire person, rather than focusing solely on isolated aspects. The Routledge International Handbook of Learning brings together diverse perspectives, showcasing how learning can be studied through a multitude of lenses, including psychology, education, neuroscience, and more.

Divided into seven major parts, the handbook encompasses 54 chapters that explore critical themes such as the relationship between learning and personal attributes like emotions, cognition, and personality traits. Furthermore, it delves into the concept of learning throughout the lifespan, illustrating how individuals acquire knowledge and skills from childhood through adulthood. The Routledge International Handbook of Learning also addresses life-wide learning, emphasizing that learning occurs in various contexts beyond traditional educational settings.

The book not only covers interdisciplinary approaches to learning, from anthropology to neuroscience, but also examines the interpretation of meaning systems and the challenges faced by individuals with disabilities. By compiling insights from historical and contemporary learning theorists, this handbook offers readers a rich, multi-faceted understanding of the learning process, making it an essential resource for educators, researchers, and anyone interested in the complexities of how we learn.

ISBN: 9781138577039

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Weight: 997g

602 pages