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Learning and Studying

A Research Perspective

Learning and Studying

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Part of the Psychology Focus series

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.

Table of Contents

1. How psychologists study learning and studying 2. Learning theory in practice 3. Individual differences and learning 4. Academic learning and older learners 5. Improving study skills 6. New technology and learning 7. Assessment Glossary References Index