Understanding and Applying Cognitive Development Theory: New Directions for Student Services (J-B SS Single Issue Student Services): New Directions for Student Services, Number 88 - Softcover

Love, Patrick G.

 
9780787948702: Understanding and Applying Cognitive Development Theory: New Directions for Student Services (J-B SS Single Issue Student Services): New Directions for Student Services, Number 88

Synopsis

Creating learning environments and learning experiences for students is one of the primary purposes of student services. Student services professionals need to have a solid understanding of the cognitive development of college students in order to design activities that will enhance that development. This issue of New Directions for Student Services reviews five theories of the cognitive development of college students and explores the applications of those theories for student affairs practice. The theories shed light on gender-related patterns of knowing and reasoning; interpersonal, cultural, and emotional influences on cognitive development; and people's methods of approaching complex issues and defending what they believe. This is the 88th issue of the quarterly journals New Directions for Student Services.

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About the Author

PATRICK G. LOVE is associate professor and coordinator of the master's degree program in higher education and student personnel at Kent State University. VICTORIA L. GUTHRIE is assistant professor of higher education and student personnel leadership at Ohio University.

From the Back Cover

Creating learning environments and learning experiences for students is one of the primary purposes of student services. Student services professionals need to have a solid understanding of the cognitive development of college students in order to design activities that will enhance that development. This issue of New Directions for Student Services reviews five theories of the cognitive development of college students and explores the applications of those theories for student affairs practice. The theories shed light on gender-related patterns of knowing and reasoning; interpersonal, cultural, and emotional influences on cognitive development; and people?s methods of approaching complex issues and defending what they believe.

From the Inside Flap

Creating learning environments and learning experiences for students is one of the primary purposes of student services. Student services professionals need to have a solid understanding of the cognitive development of college students in order to design activities that will enhance that development. This issue of New Directions for Student Services reviews five theories of the cognitive development of college students and explores the applications of those theories for student affairs practice. The theories shed light on gAnder-related patterns of knowing and reasoning; interpersonal, cultural, and emotional influences on cognitive development; and people's methods of approaching complex issues and defAnding what they believe.

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