Cognitive Psychology and Instruction (3rd Edition) [Paperback]

Roger H. Bruning (Author), Gregory J. Schraw (Author), Royce R. Ronning (Author)

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Publication Date: July 22, 1998 | ISBN-10: 0137166060 | ISBN-13: 978-0137166060 | Edition: 3 Sub

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.

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This comprehensive treatment of the principles of cognitive psychology and their application to education is a revision of the popular text, Cognitive Psychology for Teachers, by Glover, Ronning, and Bruning. Practical, applied coverage is aimed at providing educators at every teaching level a solid grounding in cognitive psychology, and a thorough understanding of how cognitive psychology relates to the day-to-day challenges of teaching, setting instructional design goals, and achieving the requirements of an effective curriculum. Every chapter of includes sensible, research-based applications for the concepts inherent in cognitive psychology, including specific applications in such curriculum areas as language arts, mathematics, and science. --This text refers to the Textbook Binding edition.

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Rooted in a solid base of current cognitive psychology and motivational research and carefully examines how they apply to teaching and learning.> 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.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 433 pages
• Publisher: Merrill Pub Co; 3 Sub edition (July 22, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0137166060
• ISBN-13: 978-0137166060
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.3 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,368,388 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Cognitive Psychology and Instruction, February 8, 2008

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This review is from: Cognitive Psychology and Instruction (4th Edition) (Paperback)

This book is a "must-read" for teachers! It contains the latest research on cognitive psychology for those teachers who want to step up their teaching abilities and give their students the added zip that they need to be successful in the classroom! The book is easy to read and easy to understand.

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing, January 14, 2012

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This review is from: Cognitive Psychology and Instruction (4th Edition) (Paperback)

This book was in an impeccable condition, i was really shocked, it look like it was brand new, i expected it to look a little more old but it looked like a book i purchase in the book store i was pleased with my purchase.

1.0 out of 5 stars A looser., April 18, 2011

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This review is from: Cognitive Psychology and Instruction (4th Edition) (Paperback)

I bought this assigned text - and never used it.. It was hard to follow and not well-written. It is sitting on my bookshelf waiting to be resold to the next user.