Cognitive development and learning in instructional contexts

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Cognitive development and learning in instructional contexts

James P. Byrnes

Allyn and Bacon, c1996

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 273-290) and index

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Description

"Cognitive Development and Learning in Instructional Contexts" is designed to summarize psychological research on students' learning in reading, mathematics, social studies, writing and science. This book discusses how children learn different subject areas so that teachers can better individualize instruction for diverse classrooms. A section on instructional implications appears toward the end of each chapter to help the student apply theory to practice.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction. 2. Theories of Cognition and Its Development. 3. Memory and Learning Strategies. 4. Higher-Order Thinking. 5. Beginning Reading. 6. Reading Comprehension. 7. Writing. 8. Math Learning. 9. Scientific Learning. 10. Social Studies Learning. 11. Motivation. 12. Explaining Individual Differences.

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