Cognitive Psychology and Instruction

by Bruning, Roger H.; Schraw, gregory J.; Norby, Monica M.; Ronning, Royce R.

• ISBN13: 9780137166060
• ISBN10: 0137166060
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-01-01
• Publisher: Prentice Hall

Summary

Solidly rooted in current cognitive psychology and motivation research, this book applies the findings of such research directly to classroom teaching and students' learning. Discernable throughout the book is the authors' belief that a solid understanding of the cognitive psychology perspective enhances a teacher's ability to understand educational goals, educational processes, and the overall educational system. After an introduction to the basic principles of cognitive psychology and its position in education, the book explains cognitive processes, explores the importance of beliefs and motivations in the process of cognition, and, finally, examines the ways cognitive psychology informs teaching and learning in specific content areas. Devotes an entire chapter to sensory, short-term, and working memory, presenting the modal memory model.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction to Cognitive Psychology	1	(14)
Part I Information Processing Theory	15	(112)
Chapter 2 Sensory, Short-Term, and Working Memory	15	(30)
Chapter 3 Long-Term Memory: Structures and Models	45	(32)
Chapter 4 Encoding Processes	77	(30)
Chapter 5 Retrieval Processes	107	(20)
Part II Beliefs and Cognition	127	(54)
Chapter 6 Beliefs About Self	127	(28)
Chapter 7 Beliefs About Intelligence and Knowledge	155	(26)
Part III Fostering Cognitive Growth	181	(54)
Chapter 8 Problem Solving and Critical Thinking	181	(32)
Chapter 9 Building Knowledge and Reflective Thought	213	(22)
Part IV Cognition in the Classroom	235
Chapter 10 Learning to Read	235	(28)
Chapter 11 Reading to Learn	263	(32)
Chapter 12 Writing	295	(26)
Chapter 13 Cognitive Approaches to Mathematics	321	(26)
Chapter 14 Cognitive Approaches to Science	347