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OverviewWhile 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. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Daniel L. Dinsmore , Patricia A. AlexanderPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Routledge Weight: 0.188kg ISBN: 9781138201774ISBN 10: 1138201774 Pages: 160 Publication Date: 27 July 2017 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Tertiary & Higher Education , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsPreface Acknowledgements Introduction Part I: The Nature of Strategic Processing Chapter 1: What is Strategic Processing? Chapter 2: The Development of Strategic Processing Chapter 3: Types of Strategies Chapter 4: Domain-general Study and Learning Strategies Part II: Strategic Processing in Academic Domains Chapter 5: Reading Strategies Chapter 6: Writing Strategies Chapter 7: Mathematical Strategies Chapter 8: Science Strategies Chapter 9: Social Studies Strategies Part III: Nurturing Strategic Processing Chapter 10: Influences on Strategy Use Chapter 11: Measuring and Evaluating Strategy Use Chapter 12: Instructional Principles to Enhance Strategy Use Glossary ReferencesReviewsThis 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. --Alexandra List, Assistant Professor, Department of Educational Psychology, Teachers College, Ball State University, USA 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. --Daniel C. Moos, Associate Professor and College Assessment Director, Gustavus Adolphus College, USA 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. --Alexandra List, Assistant Professor, Department of Educational Psychology, Teachers College, Ball State University, USA 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. --Daniel C. Moos, Associate Professor and College Assessment Director, Gustavus Adolphus College, USA 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. --Alexandra List, Assistant Professor, Department of Educational Psychology, Teachers College, Ball State University, USA 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. --Daniel C. Moos, Associate Professor and College Assessment Director, Gustavus Adolphus College, USA Author InformationDaniel L. Dinsmore is Associate Professor of Educational Psychology in the Department of Foundations & Secondary Education at the University of North Florida, USA. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |