Myths In Education Learning And Teaching

Author : M. Harmes
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 1137476982
Total Pages : 194 pages
Book Rating : 4.82/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Myths in Education, Learning and Teaching written by M. Harmes and published by Springer. This book was released on 2015-01-27 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection brings together international scholars to interrogate a range of educational practices, procedures and policies, around the organizing principle that 'myths' often require critical scrutiny. Engaging with key themes in contemporary global education, the contributors challenge and address educational myths and their consequences.

Author : Pedro De Bruyckere
Publisher : Academic Press
ISBN 13 : 0128017317
Total Pages : 226 pages
Book Rating : 4.19/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Urban Myths about Learning and Education written by Pedro De Bruyckere and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2015-03-06 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many things people commonly believe to be true about education are not supported by scientific evidence. Urban Myths about Learning and Education examines commonly held incorrect beliefs and then provides the truth of what research has shown. Each chapter examines a different myth, with sections on learning, the brain, technology, and educational policy. A final section discusses why these myths are so persistent. Written in an engaging style, the book separates fact from fiction regarding learning and education. Recognize any of these myths? People have different styles of learning Boys are naturally better at mathematics than girls We only use 10% of our brains The left half of the brain is analytical, the right half is creative Men have a different kind of brain from women We can learn while we are asleep Babies become smarter if they listen to classical music These myths and more are systematically debunked, with useful correct information about the topic in question. Debunks common myths about learning and education Provides empirical research on the facts relating to the myths Utilizes light-hearted, approachable language for easy reading

Author : Daisy Christodoulou
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317753410
Total Pages : 149 pages
Book Rating : 4.14/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Seven Myths About Education written by Daisy Christodoulou and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-03-14 with total page 149 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this controversial new book, Daisy Christodoulou offers a thought-provoking critique of educational orthodoxy. Drawing on her recent experience of teaching in challenging schools, she shows through a wide range of examples and case studies just how much classroom practice contradicts basic scientific principles. She examines seven widely-held beliefs which are holding back pupils and teachers: Facts prevent understanding Teacher-led instruction is passive The 21st century fundamentally changes everything You can always just look it up We should teach transferable skills Projects and activities are the best way to learn Teaching knowledge is indoctrination In each accessible and engaging chapter, Christodoulou sets out the theory of each myth, considers its practical implications and shows the worrying prevalence of such practice. Then, she explains exactly why it is a myth, with reference to the principles of modern cognitive science. She builds a powerful case explaining how governments and educational organisations around the world have let down teachers and pupils by promoting and even mandating evidence-less theory and bad practice. This blisteringly incisive and urgent text is essential reading for all teachers, teacher training students, policy makers, head teachers, researchers and academics around the world.

Author : Adam M. Brown
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 9781315150239
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.39/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Five Teaching and Learning Myths Debunked written by Adam M. Brown and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2018 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawing from research in developmental and educational psychology, cognitive science, and the learning sciences, Five Teaching and Learning Myths--Debunked addresses some of the most commonly misunderstood educational and cognitive concerns in teaching and learning. Multitasking, problem-solving, attention, testing, and learning styles are all integral to student achievement but, in practice, are often muddled by pervasive myths. In a straightforward, easily digestible format, this book unpacks the evidence for or against each myth, explains the issues concisely and with credible evidence, and provides busy K-12 teachers with actionable strategies for their classrooms and lesson plans.

Author : David C. Berliner
Publisher : Teachers College Press
ISBN 13 : 0807755249
Total Pages : 273 pages
Book Rating : 4.42/5 ( download)

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Download or read book 50 Myths and Lies That Threaten America's Public Schools written by David C. Berliner and published by Teachers College Press. This book was released on 2014-03-07 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is guaranteed to spark lively debates and critical thinking in any classroom! Two of the most respected voices in education identify 50 myths and lies that threaten America's public schools. Berliner and Glass argue that many citizens conception of K12 public education in the United States is more myth than reality. Warped opinions about our nations public schools include: they are inferior to private schools; they are among the worst in the world in math and science; teachers should be fired if their students dont score at the national average, and on and on. With more than a little humor, Berliner and Glass separate fact from fiction in this comprehensive look at modern education reform. They explain how the mythical failure of public education has been created and perpetuated in large part by political and economic interests who stand to gain from its destruction. They expose a rapidly expanding variety of organizations and media that intentionally misrepresent facts. Where appropriate, they name the promoters of the hoax and point out how their interests are served by encouraging false beliefs. Their method of debunking these falsehoods is to argue against their logic, criticize the data supporting them, and present more credible contradictory data. This dynamic book features short essays on important topics to provide every teacher, administrator, school board member, and concerned parent with reliable knowledge from authoritative sources.

Author : Jeffrey D. Holmes
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118760484
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.82/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Great Myths of Education and Learning written by Jeffrey D. Holmes and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2016-03-02 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Great Myths of Education and Learning reviews the scientific research on a number of widely-held misconceptions pertaining to learning and education, including misconceptions regarding student characteristics, how students learn, and the validity of various methods of assessment. A collection of the most important and influential education myths in one book, with in-depth examinations of each topic Focusing on research evidence regarding how people learn and how we can know if learning has taken place, the book provides a highly comprehensive review of the evidence contradicting each belief Topics covered include student characteristics related to learning, views of how the learning process works, and issues related to teaching techniques and testing

Author : M. Harmes
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 1137476982
Total Pages : 205 pages
Book Rating : 4.82/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Myths in Education, Learning and Teaching written by M. Harmes and published by Springer. This book was released on 2015-01-27 with total page 205 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection brings together international scholars to interrogate a range of educational practices, procedures and policies, around the organizing principle that 'myths' often require critical scrutiny. Engaging with key themes in contemporary global education, the contributors challenge and address educational myths and their consequences.

Author : Vicki Snider
Publisher : R & L Education
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.52/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Myths and Misconceptions about Teaching written by Vicki Snider and published by R & L Education. This book was released on 2006 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here, author Vicki Snider describes six teaching myths that prevent reform in education. These myths impact all students, but have a detrimental effect on low-performing studentsthose with disabilities or risk factors. Based on her perspective as a longtime classroom teacher and teacher educator, Dr. Snider examines the beliefs that guide teaching practices and she uses current research on teaching reading to illustrate the faulty premises that underlie the myths and their harmful effects on children and adolescents.

Author : Adam M. Brown
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1351368141
Total Pages : 121 pages
Book Rating : 4.48/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Five Teaching and Learning Myths—Debunked written by Adam M. Brown and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2018-04-09 with total page 121 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawing from research in developmental and educational psychology, cognitive science, and the learning sciences, Five Teaching and Learning Myths—Debunked addresses some of the most commonly misunderstood educational and cognitive concerns in teaching and learning. Multitasking, problem-solving, attention, testing, and learning styles are all integral to student achievement but, in practice, are often muddled by pervasive myths. In a straightforward, easily digestible format, this book unpacks the evidence for or against each myth, explains the issues concisely and with credible evidence, and provides busy K-12 teachers with actionable strategies for their classrooms and lesson plans.

Author : David Johnson
Publisher : University of Michigan Press
ISBN 13 : 0472032879
Total Pages : 120 pages
Book Rating : 4.77/5 ( download)

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Download or read book How Myths about Language Affect Education written by David Johnson and published by University of Michigan Press. This book was released on 2008-05-27 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How Myths about Language Affect Education: What Every Teacher Should Know clarifies some of the most common misconceptions about language, particularly those that affect teachers and the decisions they make when they teach English language learners. The chapters in this book address myths about language in general, about first and second language acquisition, about language and society, and about language and thinking. Each chapter concludes with activities for teachers that give examples, exercises, or simple questions that relate directly to teachers' everyday dealings with ELLs and language. How Myths about Language Affect Education is not intended to be a complete introduction to linguistics; it does not contain information on phonetics or complex syntactic explanations, and technical jargon is kept to a minimum. The aim of this book is not to settle language issues but rather to highlight popular misconceptions and the ways that they influence debates regarding language and affect language policies in and out of the classroom.