Welcome Walden University Learning Theories Classmates!

     I created this blog in the fall of 2010 to share my thoughts about learning theories, as well as web sites, authors, and other resources about learning theories.  My favorite theories are brain-based as developed by Eric Jensen, multiple intelligences as developed by Howard Gardner, and layered and differentiated learning as developed by Kathy Nunley.  Of course, I am biased in my thinking that we should familiarize ourselves with Jean Piaget’s seminal work The Origins of Intellect. 

      Check back Sunday night for additional information about each of these authors.

Kate Eskesen

References:

Gardner, H. (1983). Frames of mind: the theory of multiple intelligences. (20^th –Anniversary Ed.).  New York, NY: Perseus Books.

Gardner, H. (1993). Multiple intelligences: new horizons.  New York, NY: Perseus Books.

Gardner, H. (1999). Intelligence reframed: multiple intelligences for the 21^st century.  New York, NY: Perseus Books.

Jensen, E. (2005). Teaching with the brain in mind (2^nd ed.). Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.

Phillips, Jr. J. (1969). The origins of intellect: Piaget’s theory. San Francisco, CA: Freeman.