"The authors pull off an impressive double. They synthesize anenormous amount of relevant research on learning and developmentwhile also making clear the connections this research has forpractice. Written in a helpful and accessible style, and full ofcase studies, applications, instruments, and vignettes of practice,the book will be an invaluable resource for college teachers at anylevel."--Stephen Brookfield, Distinguished Professor, University ofSt. Thomas "Effectively integrating the perspectives of a director of auniversity learning assistance center and a scholar in the area ofdevelopmental education, Silverman and Casazza have written animportant book. It should be read by anyone concerned with theacademic success of the increasingly diverse population ofundergraduates in colleges and universities."--Ernest Pascarella,Petersen Professor of Higher Education, University of Iowa Comprehensive yet easy to follow, Learning and Development isdesigned to help faculty, student affairs professionals, and othereducators understand how students learn and what they can do tofoster student achievement. Sharon Silverman and Martha Casazzareveal how diverse developmental needs--such as lack of self-esteemor cultural alienation--can be at the root of a student's learningdifficulties. They draw from the latest theory and research toexplore the critical connection between learning and development insix key areas: (1) self and identity; (2) motivation; (3)interaction with the environment; (4) ways of knowing; (5) learningstyles and preferences; and (6) self-regulation and goal setting.The authors also present six case studies to show how educators canassess and resolve learning problems while enriching and advancingtheir own teaching expertise. Written in clear, nontechnicallanguage, Learning and Development provides useful, systematicapproaches for making connections between teaching and learning.