Table of Contents

Preface. How to use this book. Acknowledgments. I. STIMULATING EFFECTIVE LEARNING. 1. Effective Teaching and Learning. 2. Developmental Perspectives on Cognition and Effective Learning. 3. Alternative Perspectives on Cognition, Intelligence and Effective Learning. 4. Information Processing and Effective Learning. 5. Alternative Cognitive Views on Effective Learning. 6. Behavioural and Social Cognitive Perspectives on Effective Learning. 7. Information Technology: Implications for Effective Learning. 8. Information Technology: Applications for Effective Learning. II. MANAGING EFFECTIVE LEARNING. 9. Motivation for Effective Learning: Cognitive Perspectives. 10. Classroom Management and Cooperative Group Work for Effective Learning. 11. Special Needs and Effective Learning. 12. Cultural Dimensions to Effective Learning. 13. Measurement and Evaluation for Effective Learning. III. UNDERSTANDING DEVELOPMENTAL NEEDS OF CHILDREN FOR EFFECTIVE TEACHING AND LEARNING. 14. Learning and Physical/Motor Development. 15. Personal Development and Effective Learning. 16. Social, Emotional and Moral Development. References. Index.