" This book] is solid in its topic coverage and delivery Readers
will glean a multitude of new ideas from the theories and
approaches presented in this book, ranging from cultural aspects of
teaching to Sternberg's WICS model."
--"Doody's"
This book serves as a comprehensive review of the current
state-of-the-art in educational psychology and applied cognitive
science. The chapter authors, who are all leading researchers in
this field, provide reviews of contemporary discoveries related to
educational research that are both novel and forward-thinking. The
book contains the cutting edge literature on genetics and
neuroscience, cognitive science and its relation to critical
thinking, reading-related phonological processes, cultural
considerations in education, and much more.
The research methods and perspectives discussed range from
education and psychology, to artificial intelligence and economics,
thus offering a breadth of knowledge and insight on the field of
educational research. The authors provide numerous tools and models
for both routine and non-routine decision-making in educational
settings. Both psychologists and researchers in the fields of
cognitive, developmental, educational, and cultural psychology will
want this book on their bookshelf.
General
Imprint: |
Springer Publishing Company
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
2010 |
First published: |
2010 |
Editors: |
David D. Preiss
• Robert J. Sternberg
|
Dimensions: |
151 x 228 x 30mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Hardcover
|
Pages: |
496 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-8261-2162-2 |
Categories: |
Books >
Social sciences >
General
|
LSN: |
0-8261-2162-4 |
Barcode: |
9780826121622 |
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