Instructional Illusions: Education and Learning
Instructional Illusions examines how teaching and learning can appear different from what is happening beneath the surface. It presents ten instructional illusions through educational psychology, cognitive science and instructional design, with alternatives intended to support authentic teaching and learning.
At a glance
- Explores ten instructional illusions and their underlying nature.
- Frames the topic through educational psychology, cognitive science and instructional design.
- Includes alternatives to the teaching and learning practices examined.
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Pros and cons
Pros
- Connects three relevant perspectives on learning and instruction in one short book.
- The 112-page length offers a focused introduction rather than a lengthy textbook.
Technical specifications
9 specifications| Publisher | JOHN CATT EDUCATIONAL LTD |
|---|---|
| Publication date | 1 November 2025 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 112 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1036008916 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1036008918 |
| Reading age | 18 years and up |
| Weight listed | 156 g |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 14.61 x 1.2 x 20.8 cm |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Teachers and education professionals interested in evidence-informed instruction.
- Readers exploring educational psychology, cognitive science or instructional design.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a practical workbook, detailed lesson plans or coverage beyond the ten instructional illusions described.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Instructional Illusions about?
It examines ten ways that teaching and learning may be misread, using educational psychology, cognitive science and instructional design to discuss their nature and alternatives.
How long is the book?
The listing gives a print length of 112 pages.
Who is it aimed at?
The listing gives a reading age of 18 years and up. Its subject matter is relevant to teachers and readers interested in learning and instruction.
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