The Cambridge Handbook of the Learning Sciences

The learning sciences is an interdisciplinary field that combines psychology, cognitive science, computer science, and anthropology to improve teaching, learning, and educational technology. The Cambridge Handbook of the Learning Sciences, first published in 2006, provides an overview of the latest research and innovations in the field, including textbook writing, educational software design, teacher preparation, and classroom organization.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 744 pages
Publication date: 07 April 2022
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

The learning sciences, an interdisciplinary domain, encompasses a wide range of disciplines, including educational psychology, cognitive science, computer science, and anthropology. The Cambridge Handbook of the Learning Sciences, originally published in 2006, serves as a comprehensive introduction to this innovative approach to teaching, learning, and educational technology. In this extensively revised third edition, esteemed scholars have incorporated the latest research to offer seminal overviews of the field. This research holds immense significance in developing effective innovations that enhance student learning, encompassing various aspects such as textbook writing, educational software design, teacher preparation, and classroom organization. The chapters highlight the importance of creating conducive learning environments both within and outside the school premises, including after-school clubs, libraries, and museums. The Handbook has proven to be an invaluable resource for graduate students, researchers, consultants, software designers, and policy makers across the globe.

Weight: 1370g
Dimension: 178 x 254 x 43 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781108744669
Edition number: 3 Revised edition