We finally did it. The team of learning scientists in the LSRI at the University of Nottingham (Shaaron, Pryce, Peter, Johnny and Lenka) have been working to create an introductory text that explores what the learning sciences can offer for teaching. It’s an account of the learning sciences for people who are not, or not yet, learning scientists. We are thinking master’s students, advanced undergraduates and teacher education courses (or staff rooms).
Introducing the Learning Sciences: Insights and Implications for Teaching
It’s relatively short, and we hope relatively readable, and tries to introduce key concepts from the learning sciences in ways that empower people to adopt and adapt these ideas. It is grounded in a view that learning is embodied, representational and relational, so it covers classic topics such as cognitive processes, socio-cultural foundations and emotional and motivational considerations. We don’t cover the field’s history, but we do speculate about where we might be going. We also try to balance coverage of fundamental theories and approaches with their implications for teaching, exploring them through stories and metaphors rather than principles and lesson plans.
We are really grateful that the publisher has priced this to be affordable :). If you wish to buy a copy, use this code (26MA1) as it will get you 20% off, and if you want to use it in a course, inspection copies are available.
If you want to know more, we will have a hybrid book launch event on the 3rd of July and will share details on how to join us soon.