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OverviewIn an era of intense interest in educational reform, spurred by increasing global competition for jobs and advancement, it is more critical than ever to understand the nature of learning. And although much attention is paid to differences between learners, short shrift is often given to cognitive functions that characterize successfullearning for all students. Yet these are the very functions that determine the difference between successful and rewarding learning versus merely doing without truly learning. Firmly grounded in the principles of neuropsychology, Beyond Individual Differences analyzes both successful and unproductive learning in terms of the brain s organizing processes that is, its unconscious sifting, selecting, and meaning-making that enable students to incorporate and build on what they ve learned in the past. At the same time, it explores the learning situations that cause organization to break down and offers several preventive strategies.Key areas of coverage include: The complex role of mental organization in learning and education.Specific organizing processes and the links to success or failure in learning.Information/cognitive overload.The student s experience of learning and its impact on development. Accommodating a range of individual differences in the classroom.Practices for supporting students unconscious organizing processes.Beyond Individual Differences is essential reading for a wide range of professionals and policy makers as well as researchers and graduate students in school and clinical child psychology, special and general education, social work and school counseling, speech therapy, and neuropsychology. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Charles A AhernPublisher: Springer New York Imprint: Springer New York ISBN: 9781283353281ISBN 10: 1283353288 Pages: 133 Publication Date: 01 January 2012 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Electronic book text Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |