Cognitive Psychology and Instruction - Softcover

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

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0130947946 ISBN 13: 9780130947949

Publisher: Pearson, 2003

Synopsis

For undergraduate and graduate courses in cognition/instruction in education and applied psychology departments.

Solidly rooted in current cognitive psychology and motivation research, this text applies the findings of such research directly to classroom teaching and students' learning. After an introduction to the basic principles of cognitive psychology and its position in education, the text 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. Discernable throughout the coverage 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.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

This best-selling text uses cognitive psychology research to inform and improve classroom instruction.

The new edition is keenly focused on the applications of cognitive psychology specific to education, teaching and learning. The text is accessible and readable; includes a superior, extensive and authoritative section on motivation; and applies the most current research on cognitive psychology and motivation to classroom teaching and student learning. Readers will begin by reading about the basic principles of cognitive psychology, and later move onto the role of beliefs and motivations in cognitive processes and learning. Additionally, readers will explore cognitive and motivational research focused on teaching and learning in specific content areas; the application of psychology to teaching and learning; and the features of cognitive psychology most relevant to education. Furthermore, the text offers superior, extensive and authoritative coverage of motivation not found in comparable texts on the market. Written for those interested in the applications of psychology to teaching and learning, including pre-service and in-service teachers, as well as other educators, support staff, counselors, and administrators who wish to build a deeper understanding of psychology’s applications to education, this text will not disappoint in its goal of teaching how to apply the latest research and theory to practice, as well as instruction how to design educational interventions that engage and motivate all students.

About the Author:

Roger Bruning is Velma Warren Hodder Professor in the Department of Educational Psychology at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. A Fellow of the American Psychological Association and the American Educational Research Association, Bruning's academic work focuses on improving teaching and learning for children and adults, especially in the areas of reading, writing, and science.  

About this edition

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0130947946
• ISBN 13: 9780130947949
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 448