Developmental Cognitive Science Goes to School [Hardcover]

This book addresses core issues related to school learning and the use of developmental/cognitive science models to improve school-based instruction. The contributors comprise a veritable who's who of leading researchers and scientists who are broadly trained in developmental psychology, cognitive science, economics, sociology, statistics, and physical science, and who are using basic learning theories from their respective disciplines to create better learning environments in school settings.

Developmental Cognitive Science Goes to School:

• presents evidence-based studies that describe models of complex learning within specific subject-area disciplines
• focuses on domain knowledge and how this knowledge is structured in different domains across the curriculum
• gives critical attention to the topic of the ability to overcome errors and misconceptions
• addresses models that should be used to begin instruction for populations of children who normally fail at schooling.

This is a must-read volume for all researchers, students, and professionals interested in evidence-based educational practices and issues related to domain-specific teaching and learning.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Preface

Acknowledgements

Volume Contributors

List of Figures

List of Tables

 

1.  Developmental and Learning Sciences go to School: An Overview Nancy L. Stein

Part I: Reading, Learning, and Teaching

2.  Instructional Influences on Growth of Early Reading: Individualizing Student Learning Frederick J. Morrison & Carol M. Connor

3.  Literacies for Learning: A Multiple Source Comprehension Illustration Susan R. Goldman, Yasuhirl³D