EDU 5301: Learning Theory and Educational Process

Dictionaries & Encyclopedias

Byrne, J.H. (Ed.). (2003). Learning and memory, 2nd ed. New York: Macmillan Reference USA. 
Presents findings of research related to memory and learning from a scientific point of view. All entries are written by scholars and researchers, arranged alphabetically. Most entries include graphics, cross-references, and a brief bibliography.
Reference BF318 .E53 2002

Farenga, S., & Ness, D. (Eds.). (2005). Encyclopedia of education and human development. Armonk, NY: M.E. Sharpe. 
Edited by members of Dowling's faculty, this three-volume set gathers essays on a variety of education-related topics in one place. Essays are arranged by topics, such as: Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment, and Philosophy of Education. Also included are brief biographies of major thinkers in the field.
Reference LB15 .E473 2005

Kincheloe, J.L., & Weil, D. (Eds.). (2004). Critical thinking and learning: An encyclopedia for parents and teachers. Westport, CT: Greenwood Press. 
These essays explore critical thinking from a variety of angles and analyze the implication of these new perspectives on classroom practice. Essays of interest can be found in the following sections: Educational Psychology, Educational Relevance, Empowerment, and Teaching & Learning.
Reference LB1590.3 .C735 2004

Leicester, M., et al. (Eds.). (2000). Education, culture, and values. New York: Falmer Press. 
Each of these six volumes focuses on a particular aspect of education as it relates to our values and culture. These writings offer "diverse and challenging opinions about current educational concerns." The following volumes may be of interest to students in this class: Volume I: Systems of Education: Theories, Policies, and Implicit Values; Volume II: Instructional Issues: Pupils, Schools, and Teacher Education; and Volume III: Classroom Issues: Practice, Pedagogy, & Curriculum.
Reference LB17 .E24 2000

Leonard, D.C. (2002). Learning theories A to Z. Westport, CT: Greenwood Press.
A dictionary-style reference book providing definitions of "over 500 terms related to learning theories and environments." A good place to look for a brief summary of a particular theory. An annotated bibliography of selected books and articles is included.
Reference LB15 .L4659

McBrien, L., & Brandt, R.S. (1997). The language of learning: A guide to education terms. Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.
Succinct explanations of the popular jargon that currently permeates the education profession.
Reference LB15 .M32 1997

Salkind, N.J. et al. (Eds). (2006). Encyclopedia of human development. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.
Over 600 entries arranged alphabetically concerning the physical, social, psychological, and emotional aspects of human development. Included are brief biographies of important researchers and theorists in the field.
Reference HM626 .E53 2006

Turkington, C., & Harris, J.R. (Eds.). (2001). The encyclopedia of learning disabilities. New York: Facts on File, Inc. 
This volume includes over 600 entries defining various learning disabilities and related legal issues/legislation, assessment techniques, and assistive technologies. Indexed.
Reference LB 4704.5.T86 2001

Unger, H.G. (Ed). (2007). Encyclopedia of American education, 3rd ed. New York: Facts on File.
Contains more than 2500 entries regarding administration, federal and state court decisions, finance, learning disabilities, pedagogy, history, reform, special education, technology and a host of other topics encompassing nearly 200 different subject areas.
Reference LB17 .U54 2007

Handbooks & Guides

Jackson, P.W. (Ed.). (1992). Handbook of research on curriculum: A project of the American Educational Research Association. New York: Macmillan.
This handbook includes the history and development of different curriculum methods in the United States.
Reference LB1570 .H264 1992

Mowrer, R.R., & Klein, S.B. (Eds.). (2001). Handbook of contemporary learning theories. Mahwah, N.J.: L. Erlbaum Associates.
This volume includes 14, in-depth essays, written by scholars and educators, on various learning theories. Each essay includes a substantial list of references. Indexed.
Reference LB 1060 .H3457 2001

Books in the Circulating Collection

Our catalog includes many books on learning and learning theory. Here are a few searches to get you started.

Active learning
Behaviorism
Cognitive learning
Cooperative learning see Group work in education
Experiential learning
Human Information Processing
Humanism
Learning
Learning, psychology of
Motivation
Open learning
Organizational learning
Visual learning

You can also use the catalog to search for items about particular theorists. Choose subject from the list of options and enter the name (e.g., "Skinner, B.F.").

Periodicals

You can browse the following titles for current information in the field:

Journal of Learning Disabilities
Learning
Reading & Writing Quarterly

Use the Journal Locator to find out which databases index these titles and others you may find in the course of your research.