Gathers together the theoretical approaches informing the modern principles and practices of western education. This book provides an overview of some major theoretical approaches and considers their implications for policy and practice. It is useful as an introductory course text for university education and teacher training programmes.

"Approaches to Learning" will be an invaluable resource for a broad spectrum of those who wish to reflect on their educational constructs and explore and engage in the modern discourse of education. It will be of value in pre-service, in-service teacher education, postgraduate studies, curriculum design and administration. It is an ideal introductory course text for university education and teacher training programmes.