A book that deals with didactics and learning theories

Omar Ait Si Mouh and Jamal Lafou, issued by the Atlas Center for Printing, Publishing and Distribution, a new book entitled “The Facilitator in Educational Sciences… Learning Theories – Pedagogies – Didactics”, and its cover was prepared by the designer Al-Saeed Anfdouak.

Information about the publication indicated that the book consists of two sections, in addition to the introduction and design. The first is about “Modern Learning Theories,” and the second is about “Modern Pedagogies.” It is a medium-sized book with 207 pages.

This book aims to “enable researchers and those interested in educational affairs in the various fields of educational sciences, both theoretical and pedagogical, with solid educational and scientific material; By simplifying the necessary concepts in educational sciences, and adapting them to all current developments created by philosophers of educational sciences, educational psychology, and experts in the sociology of education.”

The same source added, “The book will also include various pedagogical and didactic approaches that have proven effective in the field of education, with the intention of enabling them to succeed and excel in various scientific and professional competitions.”

The first section of the book dealt with, “The first theory that appeared in the field of learning was the behavioral theory, which is concerned with studying the external behavior of humans through the conditioning relationship (stimulus/response), followed by the cognitive theory, which is concerned with studying methods of thinking and memory, after which the constructivist theory came to reveal methods for constructing learning.” Then came the socio-constructivist theory, which discovered that society has an essential role in constructing learning. At the same time, the Gestalt theory appeared in Germany, which is concerned with studying the whole instead of the part. Then, finally, the theory of multiple intelligences appeared to reveal the types of intelligences that individuals possess.

The second section of the book dealt with “educational pedagogy, which is considered a set of means, methods, and classroom and classroom practices that aim to organize and direct the teaching and learning process.” These pedagogies seek to achieve predetermined educational goals, through educational curricula and directives approved by the educational system. Such as developing knowledge, skills and concepts among learners, improving their critical thinking abilities and creative solution to the problems presented, and enhancing their motivation to learn.”