'Douglas Newton has put together a book that both student and practising teachers alike will find readable and useful. The book will also appeal to trainers in a wide variety of settings.' - Educational Developments
Preface 1. Quality counts 2. Understanding: a worthwhile goal 3. The nature of understanding 4. Making connections 5. Mental engagement 6. Something to think with 7. Using surrogate teachers 8. Failing to understand 9. The total learning environment 10. Knowing what counts 11. Motivated to understand 12. The self-regulation of learning 13. Evaluating understanding 14. Changing minds Glossary
Douglas P. Newton is a Professor of Education currently working at Durham University, UK.