Learning to think: disciplinary perspectives

Presents a model of learning that takes into account the different ways learning occurs in different academic disciplines and explores the relationship between knowledge and thinking processes. Janet Donald--a leading researcher in the field of postsecondary teaching and learning--presents a framewo...

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Main Author: Donald, Janet G. (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: San Francisco Jossey-Bass 2002
Edition:1. ed.
Series:The Jossey-Bass higher and adult education series
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Summary:Presents a model of learning that takes into account the different ways learning occurs in different academic disciplines and explores the relationship between knowledge and thinking processes. Janet Donald--a leading researcher in the field of postsecondary teaching and learning--presents a framework for learning that goes beyond the acquisition of knowledge to encompass ways of constructing and utilizing it within and across disciplines. The author discusses how learning occurs in different academic disciplines and reveals how educators can improve the teaching and learning process in their classrooms and programs.
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
Physical Description:XIX, 330 S.
ISBN:0787910325