Urban Myths about Learning and Education
Pedro de Bruyckere
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Many things people commonly believe to be true about education are not supported by scientific evidence. Urban Myths about Learning and Education examines commonly held incorrect beliefs and then provides the truth of what research has shown. Each chapter examines a different myth, with sections on learning, the brain, technology, and educational policy. A final section discusses why these myths are so persistent. Written in an engaging style, the book separates fact from fiction regarding learning and education. Recognize any of these myths? People have different styles of learning Boys ... Read more
Many things people commonly believe to be true about education are not supported by scientific evidence. Urban Myths about Learning and Education examines commonly held incorrect beliefs and then provides the truth of what research has shown. Each chapter examines a different myth, with sections on learning, the brain, technology, and educational policy. A final section discusses why these myths are so persistent. Written in an engaging style, the book separates fact from fiction regarding learning and education. Recognize any of these myths? People have different styles of learning Boys ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Academic Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
Weight
388g
Number of Pages
226
Place of Publication
San Diego, United States
ISBN
9780128015377
SKU
V9780128015377
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About Pedro de Bruyckere
Pedro De Bruyckere (1974) is an educational scientist at Arteveldehogeschool University College, Ghent, Belgium (www.arteveldehs.be) since 2001. He co-wrote several popular books in Dutch debunk popular myths on GenY and GenZ, education and pop culture. Pedro is an often asked public speaker, one of his strongest points is that he is funny in explaining serious stuff. Pedro is often asked ... Read more
Reviews for Urban Myths about Learning and Education
" If ever there was a book that needed to be written for our field, Urban Myths About Learning And Education is it...should be essential reading for all graduate students, not to mention faculty, administrators (K-12 and higher education), and educational policy makers."
TechTrends "...provides useful summaries of a wide array of issues that the authors believe are ... Read more
TechTrends "...provides useful summaries of a wide array of issues that the authors believe are ... Read more