An overview of the basic theories of learning. It looks at how these have developed and demonstrates how they can be put into practice. The authors put forward their own theory as well as examining others.

Jarvis, Peter; Holford, John; Griffin, Colin

The emergence of lifelong learning. Behaviourist approaches. Cognitive approaches. Social learning theory. Experiential learning. Types of learning. Problem-based and work-based learning. Self-directed learning. Contract learning. Open and distance learning. Assessing learning. The learning organization.