Learning-Centered Learning: A Philosophy For Lifelong Learning - Brossura

Reynolds, Jim

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ISBN 10: 1420845616 ISBN 13: 9781420845617

Casa editrice: AuthorHouse, 2005

Riassunto

This book is written for anyone who is interested in learners and the learning process. The purpose of this book is to articulate a 21st-Century philosophical learning construct called Learning-Centered Learning. This new construct builds on the ideas and works of others, while laying a foundation to improve lifelong learning environments for all. The philosophical construct of Learning-Centered Learning is built around five philosophical learning assumptions. These five learning assumptions view the learning process as multidimensional, accommodating individual learning-style characteristics, creating intrinsic motivation, and giving all learners expanded control and responsibility over their own learning. The late 1990's produced a concern for a shift toward more Learning-Centered Learning environments. This book will help clarify and amplify the current concern and focus on "learner-centered" and "learning-centered" learning. This book gives practitioners the "theory into practice" strategies needed to improve learning environments and also gives the academic audience the philosophical foundation to implement change. The book includes "assumptions into practice" strategies, personal insights and examples of real life experiences with personal anecdotes. The hope is that this book will promote a new vision and understanding about Learning-Centered Learning.

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Jim Reynolds would not have been viewed as a strong candidate to pursue a career in higher education because of his early learning difficulties in the public school system. Jim's entry into a higher education career was preceded by four years in the U. S.Navy after high school, plus over 20 years as a computer technician and instructor with IBM, while also acquiring his own college education. In 1983, Jim started a 20-year career in higher education at Northern Virginia Community College.Jim's experience with technology and his graduate level studies on learning stylecharacteristics gave him the ideal background to assist students and faculty to better understand their own learning. Jim's early exposure to using the Internet and developing Web pages made him aware of how technology might be a key element to support a learning-centered approach to learning. He has developed both classroom and online courses that focus on "Learning about Learning." Jim has also authored a number of articles and has made numerous presentations about Learning-Centered Learning.During a 20-year period, Jim, as a part-time student, earned four college degrees. He holds an Ed.D. in Student Personnel Services from Virginia Tech and a Master of Arts in Education and Human Development from George Washington University. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from The American University and an Associate of Arts degree from Prince George's Community College. Jim, now a Professor Emeritus at Northern Virginia Community College, is still pursuing his interest in writing and investigating topics related to "Learning about Learning." Jim can be contacted at jreynolds@nvcc.edu for questions and/or comments.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: AuthorHouse
• Data di pubblicazione: 2005
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 1420845616
• ISBN 13: 9781420845617
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 144
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: non disponibile