Cognitive Psychology and Instruction by Roger H. Bruning, Gregory J. Schraw and Royce R. Ronning (1998, Trade Paperback)

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PublisherPrentice Hall PTR
ISBN-100137166060
ISBN-139780137166060
eBay Product ID (ePID)17806

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Number of Pages433 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameCognitive Psychology and Instruction
Publication Year1998
SubjectComputers & Technology, General, Cognitive Psychology & Cognition, Learning Styles
TypeTextbook
AuthorRoger H. Bruning, Gregory J. Schraw, Royce R. Ronning
Subject AreaEducation, Psychology
FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Height0.7 in
Item Weight24.9 Oz
Item Length9.3 in
Item Width7.5 in

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Edition Number3
Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
LCCN98-007091
Dewey Edition21
Dewey Decimal370.15/23
Table Of Content1. Introduction to Cognitive Psychology. I. INFORMATION PROCESSING THEORY. 2. Sensory, Short-Term, and Working Memory. 3. Long-Term Memory: Structures and Models. 4. Encoding Processes. 5. Retrieval Processes. II. BELIEFS AND COGNITION. 6. Beliefs about Self. 7. Beliefs about Intelligence and Knowledge. III. FOSTERING COGNITIVE GROWTH. 8. Problem Solving and Critical Thinking. 9. Building Knowledge and Reflective Thought. IV. COGNITION IN THE CLASSROOM. 10. Learning to Read. 11. Reading to Learn. 12. Writing. 13. Cognitive Approaches to Mathematics. 14. Cognitive Approaches to Science. References. Glossary. Name Index. Subject Index.
SynopsisThis text is rooted in a solid base of current cognitive psychology and motivational research and carefully examines how they apply to teaching and learning. It is an appropriate core text for upper-undergraduate or graduate-level courses in cognition/ instruction in education and applied psychology. This edition reflects new developments in the field using a four-part structure which: 1) covers the basic principles of cognitive psychology, 2) examines school-based applications of a cognitive approach, 3) reflects the emphasis on the importance of beliefs in cognition, and 4) describes new approaches to problem solving, critical thinking, and reflective thought., This text is rooted in a solid base of current cognitive psychology and motivational research and carefully examines how they apply to teaching and learning. It is an appropriate core text for upper-undergraduate or graduate-level courses in cognition/instruction in education and applied psychology. This edition reflects new developments in the field using a four-part structure which: 1) covers the basic principles of cognitive psychology, 2) examines school-based applications of a cognitive approach, 3) reflects the emphasis on the importance of beliefs in cognition, and 4) describes new approaches to problem solving, critical thinking, and reflective thought. *New - Features a major section on motivation and beliefs that includes important new developments in cognitive theories with tremendous implications for education. *New - Updates references, research, and several sections to incorporate new findings on cognition, social processes in cognition, and beliefs and cognition. *New - Explains applications in detail and clearly links them to cognitive theory. *New - Revises the chapter, Sensory, Short-Term, and Working Memory, to reflect current discoveries in the areas of percepti
LC Classification NumberLB1060.B786 1999

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