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OverviewFirst Published in 2004. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Douglas P Newton (University of Durham, UK)Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Routledge Falmer Dimensions: Width: 15.60cm , Height: 2.10cm , Length: 23.40cm Weight: 0.454kg ISBN: 9780415227902ISBN 10: 0415227909 Pages: 208 Publication Date: 02 March 2000 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate , Professional & Vocational Replaced By: 9780415599191 Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Out of Print Availability: Out of stock Table of ContentsUnderstanding - a worthwhile goal; the nature of understanding; making connections; mental engagement; supporting understanding with analogies; using surrogate teachers; failing to understand; the total learning environment; knowing what counts; motivated to understand; the self-regulation of learning; evaluating understanding; in conclusion.ReviewsAt a time when some people seem to judge learning only by its quantity, Newton maintains that collecting information is easy but that understanding should be what really matters...The book will be an important teaching tool for preservice teachers, practicing teachers, and others concerned with effective teaching. <br>-G.E. Pawlas, CHOICE, May 2001 <br> Author InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |