<p>This is a key work in helping the intelligent public understand the research on cognitive strategies. Dinsmore writes in a clear and accessible style, with plenty of examples, to help illustrate the value and practice of strategy instruction in the classroom. He does an outstanding job of organizing the large and disparate field of strategy research into a concise monograph for the practitioner audience. This book is a must-have for any student or teacher interested in developing their skills as instructors or formulating a program of research on strategy use.</p><p>--Alexandra List, Assistant Professor, Department of Educational Psychology, Teachers College, Ball State University, USA</p><p>Dr. Dinsmore’s expertise and practical experience are on full display in Strategic Processing in Education. He has a structured a book that makes the content both accessible and informative for a diverse audience. It is a must read in any education course that includes learning strategies and a valuable resource for teachers who would like to learn more about strategic processing.</p><p>--Daniel C. Moos, Associate Professor and College Assessment Director, Gustavus Adolphus College, USA</p>

While there are certainly numerous influences on individuals’ learning and performance, cognitive strategies are the processes most directly related to making meaningful progress on a learning task or problem. Written by a leading expert on strategic processing, this book situates the topic within the broader context of educational psychology research and theory and brings it to a wider audience. With chapters on the fundamentals of domain-general and domain-specific strategies, connections to other constructs, and advice for instructing students, this concise volume is designed for any education course that includes learning or study strategies in the curriculum. It will be indispensable for student researchers and both pre- and in-service teachers.
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Written by a leading expert on strategic processing, this book situates the topic within the broader context of educational psychology research and theory and brings it to a wider audience.
PrefaceAcknowledgementsIntroductionPart I: The Nature of Strategic ProcessingChapter 1: What is Strategic Processing? Chapter 2: The Development of Strategic ProcessingChapter 3: Types of Strategies Chapter 4: Domain-general Study and Learning StrategiesPart II: Strategic Processing in Academic DomainsChapter 5: Reading StrategiesChapter 6: Writing StrategiesChapter 7: Mathematical StrategiesChapter 8: Science StrategiesChapter 9: Social Studies StrategiesPart III: Nurturing Strategic ProcessingChapter 10: Influences on Strategy Use Chapter 11: Measuring and Evaluating Strategy UseChapter 12: Instructional Principles to Enhance Strategy UseGlossaryReferences
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ISBN
9781138201767
Publisert
2017-07-13
Utgiver
Vendor
Routledge
Vekt
480 gr
Høyde
198 mm
Bredde
129 mm
Aldersnivå
U, P, 05, 06
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
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Antall sider
160

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Daniel L. Dinsmore is Associate Professor of Educational Psychology in the Department of Foundations & Secondary Education at the University of North Florida, USA.