Learning to learn across the life span / Robert M. Smith and associates.

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Book
Language
English
Εdition
1st ed.
Published/​Created
San Francisco : Jossey-Bass, 1990.
Description
xx, 382 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

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    "In fifteen original chapters, the authors explore in depth the theoretical principles and practical applications of an educational strategy that enables people of all ages to use existing knowledge, new information, and tools to solve problems, make decisions, and acquire new skills throughout their lives." --BarnesandNoble.com.
    Notes
    Compilation of papers from conferences held at Northern Illinois University, 1986-87.
    Bibliographic references
    Includes bibliographical references and index.
    Contents
    • The Promise of Learning to learn / Robert M. Smith
    • How People Learn to learn / Philip C. Candy
    • A Working Model of the Learning-How-to-Learn Process / Maurice Gibbons
    • Learning with the Whole Mind / Dana G. Maxfield
    • Fostering Competence in Self-Directed Learning / Malcolm S. Knowles
    • Designing and Facilitating Learning-to-Learn Activities / David Hammond
    • Stimilating Thought and Learning in Preschool and Elementary Years / Mary E. Diez.
    • A "Thinking Curriculum" for Secondary Schools / Frank P. Bazeli --Helping College Students Take Charge of Their Education / Ann Q. Lynch
    • Learning-to-Learn Needs for Adult Basic Education / David J. Collet
    • Promoting Active Learning in the Workplace / Mark Cheren
    • Encouraging Self- Planned Learning / Allen Tough
    • Changing the Way We Live and learn in an Information Age / Dennis D. Gooler
    • Expanding Knowledge About How We Learn / Stephen D. Brookfield
    • Disseminating Current Knowledge About Learning to Learn / Robert M. Smith.
    ISBN
    • 1555422799 ((alk. paper))
    • 9781555422790 ((alk. paper))
    LCCN
    90040145
    OCLC
    21877062
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