Springer - Theories of Learning and Studies of Instructional Practice

Explore a new perspective on the relationship between educational theory and classroom reality. This volume from the Explorations in the Learning Sciences series examines the traditional divide between what educators believe should happen and what actually occurs during instruction. Using an attempt to change math instruction in a specific classroom as a foundation, the text challenges the idea that theory and practice are opposites. Rather than viewing practice as an imperfect version of a pre-existing theory, this book seeks to develop a different stance regarding how these two elements interact. It is an essential read for those studying instructional systems and performance technologies who want to move beyond conventional educational definitions.