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 perception, attention and sensory memory. *New - Introduces the Information Processing Model earlier in the text which is followed by a discussion of its components. *New - Increases references between chapters to more clearly define linkages. *Takes a thematic and coherent approach to cognitive psychology and its education applications. *Includes specific application chapters on reading, writing, math, and science which clearly demonstrate how cognitive psychology applies to both subject matter and skills. *Uses vignettes, case studies, classroom applications, and thorough referencing to illustrate important concepts.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Pearson Education (US)
ISBN-13
9780137166060
eBay Product ID (ePID)
95396565
Product Key Features
Subject Area
Developmental Psychology
Author
Gregory J. Schraw, Royce R. Ronning, Roger H. Bruning
Publication Name
Cognitive Psychology and Instruction
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Subject
Education
Publication Year
1998
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
433 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
235mm
Item Width
190mm
Item Weight
707g
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
Gregory J. Schraw, Roger H. Bruning, Royce R. Ronning