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Presents an account of how children learn and of the kinds of knowledge and skills they acquire at school. This title gives practical account of learning, remembering and related processes. It draws upon cognitive psychology to increase our understanding of those kinds of learning that are needed for making progress in the classroom.

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"In a most readable fashion he leads us through a plethora of well-supported material." (Education)

"A straightforward and very readable introduction." (Times Higher Education Supplement)



Table of Contents
Preface.

Introduction: the beginnings of human learning.

Preparing for learning at school.

Mental activities and human learning.

Rehearsing and practicing.

How existing knowledge aids learning.

Intelligence and human abilities.

How motivation affects learning.

Reading, comprehension and learning.

Extending writing skills.

References.

Index.

A Teachers Guide to the Psychology of Learning

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      Publisher: Wiley
      Publication Date: 4/24/1999 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780631212270, 978-0631212270
      ISBN10: 0631212272
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Presents an account of how children learn and of the kinds of knowledge and skills they acquire at school. This title gives practical account of learning, remembering and related processes. It draws upon cognitive psychology to increase our understanding of those kinds of learning that are needed for making progress in the classroom.

      Trade Review
      Reviews of the previous edition:


      "In a most readable fashion he leads us through a plethora of well-supported material." (Education)

      "A straightforward and very readable introduction." (Times Higher Education Supplement)



      Table of Contents
      Preface.

      Introduction: the beginnings of human learning.

      Preparing for learning at school.

      Mental activities and human learning.

      Rehearsing and practicing.

      How existing knowledge aids learning.

      Intelligence and human abilities.

      How motivation affects learning.

      Reading, comprehension and learning.

      Extending writing skills.

      References.

      Index.

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