Additional Info:
Newly revised and expanded, this ever-popular title serves equally well as a course text or as a professional development tool. Integrating new material, Bertrand has updated and reorganized the text for a more interrelated and functional format.

Theories of education and theories of learning abound. Making sense of these theories and comparing them to one another is an important but difficult task. Here, Bertrand has developed a model for program planning and sound pedagogy which is informed by a deep understanding of the myriad approaches available today.

This book will help you analyze your practice and/or assist your students in developing a coherent theoretical foundation of their own. (From the Publisher)

Table Of Content:
Preface

Introduction
The Study of Theories and Practice of Education
Classification of Educational Theories
Brief Presentation of Sections and Trends
Educational Situation: The Starting Point
Three Epistemological Options
Other Classifications

Section One: Academic Theories
A Solid Education
Historical Overview
Three Trends

ch. 1: Classical Education
Introduction
Evolution of Ideas and Issues
Characteristics
Practice
Conclusion

ch. 2: Generalist Theories
Introduction
Evolution of Ideas and Issues
Characteristics
Generalist Practice
Conclusion

ch. 3: Functionalist Theories
Introduction
Evolution of Ideas and Issues
Characteristics
Practice of Functionalism
Conclusion

Section Two: Learning Environment Theories
A Matter of Learning
Learning Design and Web-Based Environment: A New Mix
Historical Overview
Three Trends

ch. 4: Cognitive Theories
Introduction: Cognition and Learning
Evolution of Ideas and Issues
Characteristics
Practice 1: Living Knowledge
Practice 2: Learning Structures and Information Processing
Practice 3: Cognitive Multimedia Environment
Conclusion

ch. 5: Social-Cognitive Theories
Introduction
Evolution of Ideas and Issues
Characteristics
Practice 1: Bandura
Practice 2: Social Cognitive Conflict
Practice 3: Cognitive Apprenticeship
Conclusion

ch. 6: Instructional Design Theories
Evolution of Ideas and Issues
Characteristics
Practice 1: Systematic Design
Practice 2: Behavioral Design
Practice 3: Designing E-Learning Environments
Conclusion

Section Three: Social Theories
Reconstructing society
General Historical Perspective
Three Trends

ch. 7: Critical Pedagogy
Introduction
Evolution of Ideas and Issues
Characteristics
Practice 1: Paolo Freire
Practice 2: Grand’Maison: Social Pedagogy for Self-Development
Practice 3: Participation and Dialogue according to Ira Shor
Conclusion

ch. 8: Learning Community Theories
Introduction
Evolution of Ideas and Issues
vCharacteristics
Practice 1: Educational Progressivism
Practice 2: Cooperative Teaching and Learning
Practice 3: McLean’s Cooperative and Socio-Inductive Theory
Conclusion

ch. 9: Eco-Social Theories
Introduction
Evolution of Ideas and Issues
Characteristics
Practice 1: Curriculum for the Future
Practice 2: Systemic Education in An Eco-Society
Experiential Education
Conclusion

Section Four: Humanistic Theories
Introduction
Historical Overview
Different Trends

ch. 10: Self-Actualizing Theories
Introduction
Evolution of Ideas and Issues
Characteristics
Practice 1: Play Mountain Place (Los Angeles)
Practice 2: Life Narratives
Conclusion

ch. 11: Group Dynamics Theories
Introduction
Evolution of Ideas and Issues
Characteristics
Practice 1: The Montessori Schools
Practice 2: Values Clarification and Self-Development Project
Practice 3: Group Method and Psychodrama
Conclusion

ch. 12: Spiritualistic Theories
Introduction
Evolution of Ideas and Issues
Characteristics
Practice 1: Steiner’s Schools
Practice 2: Spiritual Communities and Growth Centers
Practice 3: George Leonard and Ecstasy Education
Practice 3: Krishnamurti Centers of Education
Conclusion

General Conclusion
Questions about Education
The Best Theory
For a New Eco-wisdom

Bibliography
Index