Theoretical Foundations of Learning Environments provides students, faculty, and instructional designers with a clear, concise introduction to the major pedagogical and psychological theories and their implications for the design of new learning environments for schools, universities, or corporations. Leading experts describe the most important contemporary theories that form the foundation of the conception and design of student-centered learning environments and new applications of educational technologies. This book is well suited as a textbook for courses in instructional design, educational psychology, learning theory, curriculum theory and design, and related areas.

The rise of constructivism and its associated theories represented a paradigm shift for educators and instructional designers to a view of learning as necessarily more social, conversational, and constructive than traditional transmissive views of learning. This bestselling book was the first to provide a manageable overview of the altered field, and the second edition has been fully updated to include expert introductions to Metacognition, Argumentation, and other key contemporary theories.

About the Author

David Jonassen is Curators' Professor at the University of Missouri.

Susan Land is Associate Professor of Education and Professor-in-Charge of the Instructional Systems program at Penn State University.

Reviews

"This second edition has been fully updated to include contemporary thinking on learning theory. The book is well suited as a textbook for courses in instructional design, educational psychology, learning theory, curriculum theory and design, and related areas." Educational Media International

Book Information
ISBN 9780415894227
Author Susan Land
Format Paperback
Page Count 350
Imprint Routledge
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight(grams) 514g