More urban myths about learning and education : challenging eduquacks, extraordinary claims, and alternative facts / Pedro de Bruyckere, Paul A. Kirschner, and Casper Hulshof.

By: De Bruyckere, Pedro [author.]
Contributor(s): Kirschner, Paul Arthur, 1951- [author.] | Hulshof, Casper [author.]
Publisher: New York, NY ; Abingdon, Oxon : Routledge, 2020Copyright date: ©2020Description: x, 197 pages : illustrations ; 23 cmContent type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9780815354581Subject(s): Education | Education and state | Education -- Philosophy | Education | Education and state | Education -- PhilosophyAdditional physical formats: ebook version :: No titleDDC classification: Grad 370.1 LOC classification: LB14.7 | .D43 2020
Contents:
1. Myths about the 'what' -- 2. Myths about the 'how' -- 3. Myths about (educational) psychology -- 4. Myths about educational policy -- 5. Evidence-based education as an educational myth.
Summary: More Urban Myths About Learning and Education: Challenging Eduquacks, Extraordinary Claims, and Alternative Facts examines common beliefs about education and learning that are not supported by scientific evidence before using research to reveal the truth about each topic. The book comprises sections on educational approaches, curriculum, educational psychology, and educational policy, concluding with a critical look at evidence-based education itself. Does playing chess improve intelligence? Should tablets and keyboards replace handwriting? Is there any truth to the 10,000-hour rule for expertise? In an emerging, conversational style, authors Pedro de Bruyckere, Paul A. Kirschner, and Casper D. Hulshof tackle a set of pervasive myths, effectively separating fact from fiction in learning and education--back cover.
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 159-188) and index.

1. Myths about the 'what' -- 2. Myths about the 'how' -- 3. Myths about (educational) psychology -- 4. Myths about educational policy -- 5. Evidence-based education as an educational myth.

More Urban Myths About Learning and Education: Challenging Eduquacks, Extraordinary Claims, and Alternative Facts examines common beliefs about education and learning that are not supported by scientific evidence before using research to reveal the truth about each topic. The book comprises sections on educational approaches, curriculum, educational psychology, and educational policy, concluding with a critical look at evidence-based education itself. Does playing chess improve intelligence? Should tablets and keyboards replace handwriting? Is there any truth to the 10,000-hour rule for expertise? In an emerging, conversational style, authors Pedro de Bruyckere, Paul A. Kirschner, and Casper D. Hulshof tackle a set of pervasive myths, effectively separating fact from fiction in learning and education--back cover.

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