Cognition and Instruction
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- Synopsis
- Cognition and Instruction focuses on the relationship of knowledge acquisition processes with instruction, including reading, writing, mathematics, curriculum design and reform, and reasoning. The selection first takes a look at the issues in cognitive psychology and instruction, reading, and writing. Discussions focus on the processes of knowledge acquisition, cognitive prescriptions for teaching, cognitive components of reading, instruction in reading, distinctive nature of higher order mental activity in written composition, and knowledge-transforming procedures within the general context of higher order skills. The publication also offers information on second language and mathematics. The text ponders on science, social studies, and art. Topics include psychological research related to curriculum design, science curriculum reform, curriculum and instructional components of social studies and social sciences, evidence for individual styles in young children, educational considerations, and concept of style. The text then examines music and reasoning. The selection is a valuable source of data for readers and cognitive psychologists pursuing research on the relationship of cognition and instruction. The most recent developments in cognitive psychologyUp-to-date literature reviewsChapter on training reasoningActive, renowned contributing authors
- Copyright:
- 1986
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Publisher Quality
- Book Size:
- 390 Pages
- ISBN-13:
- 9780080885834
- Related ISBNs:
- 9780122164064
- Publisher:
- Elsevier Science
- Date of Addition:
- 10/07/21
- Copyrighted By:
- Elsevier Science & Technology
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- Nonfiction, Reference, Education
- Submitted By:
- Bookshare Staff
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.
- Edited by:
- Ronna F. Dillon
- Edited by:
- Robert J. Sternberg
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