ABSTRACT

Learning and Studying looks at how psychologists study the crucial processes of learning and studying in higher education. James Hartley uses current research to explore such topics as: learning theory and educational practice, personality and learning, older learners, improving learning skills, learning and human-computer interaction and assessment and evaluation. Written in a lively style and full of up-to-date material, examples and case studies, Learning and Studying offers plenty of advice to today's consumers of educational practice - students and their teachers.

chapter 2|10 pages

Learning theory in practice

chapter 3|16 pages

Individual differences and learning

chapter 4|12 pages

Academic learning and older learners

chapter 5|14 pages

Improving study skills

chapter 6|17 pages

New technology and learning

chapter 7|13 pages

Assessment