Cognition and Instruction
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Cognition and Instruction

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Cognition and Instruction

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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 psychology
  • Up-to-date literature reviews
  • Chapter on training reasoning
  • Active, renowned contributing authors

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Publisher
Academic Press
Year
1988
ISBN
9780080885834
Topic
Education
Subtopic
Education General

Table of contents

  1. Front Cover
  2. Cognition and Instruction
  3. Copyright Page
  4. Table of Contents
  5. Preface
  6. Chapter 1. Issues in Cognitive Psychology and Instruction
  7. Chapter 2. Reading
  8. Chapter 3. Writing
  9. Chapter 4. Second Language
  10. Chapter 5. Mathematics
  11. Chapter 6. Science
  12. Chapter 7. Social Studies
  13. Chapter 8. Art
  14. Chapter 9. Music
  15. Chapter 10. Reasoning
  16. EPILOGUE Cognition and Instruction: Why the Marriage Sometimes Ends in Divorce
  17. Index