Learners, Learning & Assessment by Patricia F Murphy

Learners, Learning & Assessment by Patricia F Murphy

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Examines controversial aspects of learning theories, in particular the differing perspectives on the process of knowledge construction, and makes explicit the implications of the various theories for assessment practice.

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Learners, Learning & Assessment by Patricia F Murphy

This textbook provides a theoretical framework for considering past and current developments in research into views of the mind and of learning. Controversial aspects of learning theories are examined, in particular the differing perspectives on the process of knowledge construction. The implications of the various theories for assessment practice are also made explicit. The text illustrates the way different theories lead to particular models of curriculum assessment, using examples from different phases of education. The final part of the book explores learning and assessment processes derived from particular views of learning knowledge. Learners, Learning and Assessment is a Course Reader for The Open University course E836 Learning Curriculum and Assessment.
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ISBN 13 9781853964244
ISBN 10 1853964247
Title Learners, Learning & Assessment
Author Patricia F Murphy
Series Learning Curriculum And Assessment Series
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Sage Publications Ltd
Year published 1998-12-28
Number of pages 368
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