Handling Complexity in Learning Environments
. Ed(S): Elen, Jan; Clark, Richard E.
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Description for Handling Complexity in Learning Environments
Hardback. Offers an analysis of complexity in learning environments from a cognitive perspective. This book makes specific suggestions for educational practice on complexity. It discusses theoretical accounts and empirical findings about learning, the learner, and learning environments. Editor(s): Elen, Jan; Clark, Richard E. Series: Advances in Learning and Instruction. Num Pages: 328 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 637.
What do we mean when we say that "learning environments are increasingly complex"? What do we know about the cognitive processing that occurs during complex learning? How can we provide effective instructional support for students who must learn and apply complex knowledge? These questions, and related issues, have fascinated educators and educational researchers for many years and are they are the focus of this book. As a tribute to Joost Lowyck, professor educational technology at the K.U. Leuven, eminent scholars from around the globe have contributed to a far reaching analysis of complexity in learning environments from a cognitive perspective. ... Read more
What do we mean when we say that "learning environments are increasingly complex"? What do we know about the cognitive processing that occurs during complex learning? How can we provide effective instructional support for students who must learn and apply complex knowledge? These questions, and related issues, have fascinated educators and educational researchers for many years and are they are the focus of this book. As a tribute to Joost Lowyck, professor educational technology at the K.U. Leuven, eminent scholars from around the globe have contributed to a far reaching analysis of complexity in learning environments from a cognitive perspective. ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Emerald Group Publishing Limited United Kingdom
Number of pages
328
Condition
New
Series
Advances in Learning and Instruction
Number of Pages
328
Place of Publication
Kidlington, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780080449869
SKU
V9780080449869
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99-15
About . Ed(S): Elen, Jan; Clark, Richard E.
Currently a professor of Educational Psychology and Technology in the Rossier School of Education at the University of Southern California, where he directs a doctoral program in Human Performance at Work. He was the 2002 recipient of the prestigious Thomas F. Gilbert Professional Achievement Award by the International Society for Performance Improvement. He has served as a performance improvement specialist ... Read more
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