Full Description
The book thoroughly explains various theories and concepts applied in the field of learning and teaching. It orderly describes effective techniques and methods by using descriptive analytical approach and methodology.
It covers in the intelligible form a wide spectrum of information inclusive of that required for the compulsory paper "Learning and Teaching" incorporated in the curriculum of B.Ed. courses of various Indian universities in accordance with the guidelines of National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE).
The book discusses the nature and importance of learning theories propagated by behaviourists, cognitivists and humanists. It also focuses on pedagogy, andragogy, models of teaching, tasks and process of learning, strategies of teaching, learning styles, and concepts of e-learning and m-learning in the applications of ICT.
Key Features
Full coverage of syllabi of all the Indian universities
Diligently arranged chapters for the sequential learning
Comprehensive explanation with illustrative examples and case studies
Explicit figures, tables and diagrams for easy interpretation
Summary at each chapter-end for quick review
Besides B.Ed. students, the book is also of immense value to the students of B. EL Ed., M.Ed., MA (Ed.), M.Phil., and teachers, training professionals and counselors.
Contents
Preface
1. Learning- Concept, Nature, Types and Importance
2. Factors Affecting Learning
3. Behaviourism and Behaviouristic Theories of Learning
4. Cognitivism and Cognitivistic Theories of Learning
5. Humanism and Humanistic Theories of Learning
6. Constructivism and Constructivist Learning
7. Cognition and Learning
8. Learning as Construction of Knowledge
9. Learning Strategies
10. Learning Styles-Concept, Types and Implications
11. E-learning and M-learning
12. Transfer of Learning or Training
13. Motivation in Teaching - Learning
14. Teaching- Concept, Nature and Importance
15. Phases and Levels of Teaching
16. Variables in the Teaching Process
17. Principles and Maxims of Teaching
18. Theories of Teaching
19. Teaching Strategies
20. Simulated Teaching
21. Team Teaching
22. Models of Teaching
23. Micro-Teaching
24. Interaction Analysis
25. Pedagogy and Andragogy
26. Role of Teacher in a Teaching - Learning Context
27. Teaching Effectiveness and Effective Teachers
28. Teaching Profession and Professional Ethics
29. Information and Communication Technology
30. Diverse Teaching Strategies for Diverse Learners
Bibliography
Index
