Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Learning and Studying looks at how psychologists study the crucial processes of learning and studying in higher education. James Hartley uses current research to explore such topics as: learning theory and educational practice, personality and learning, older learners, improving learning skills, learning and human-computer interaction and assessment and evaluation. Written in a lively style and full of up-to-date material, examples and case studies, Learning and Studying offers plenty of advice to today's consumers of educational practice - students and their teachers.

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

• 1 How psychologists study learning and studying
• 2 Learning theory in practice
• 3 Individual differences and learning
• 4 Academic learning and older learners
• 5 Improving study skills
• 6 New technology and learning
• 7 Assessment
• Glossary
• References
• Index