{"product_id":"bridging-learning-9781412969956","title":"Bridging Learning","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis book seamlessly blends theory with practical, real-life applications and activities that can be completed quickly and easily in both school and home\/community settings. This encourages a partnership between all stakeholders to help students succeed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eBetty Brandenburg Yundt, Sixth-Grade Teacher, Curriculum Coordinator\u003cbr\u003eWalker Intermediate School, Fort Knox, KY\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eUsing real-world examples and applications, this book makes cognitive psychology and cognitive education accessible to all who work with children and other learners. I immediately felt more confident in applying my new thinking and understanding to my practice.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWendy Holley, School Psychologist\u003cbr\u003eBend-La Pine School District, OR\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDevelop lifelong learners by promoting effective thinking skills in school and beyond!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBased on Instrumental Enrichment (IE), a cognitive education approach pioneered by internationally renowned psychologist and child development expert Reu\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"A practical and useful resource. Covers 14 specific thinking skills, explains why each skill is important, and describes when and where we use it. The book presents strategies for use in school and gives bridging activities to use at home and in the community.\"\u003c\/em\u003e -- Pam Jackson, Alternative Seventh-Grade Teacher\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"This book seamlessly blends theory with practical, real-life applications and activities that can be completed quickly and easily in both school and home\/community settings. This encourages a partnership between all stakeholders to help students succeed.\"\u003c\/em\u003e -- Betty Brandenburg Yundt, Sixth-Grade Teacher, Curriculum Coordinator\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The idea that cognitive potential can be unlocked has become a powerful and influential idea in all sectors of education, be it early childhood education or higher education. This book consists of a series of activities framed by the most up-to-date thinking and research on cognition and mediation. The book makes available to parents, teachers, caregivers, community workers, and counselors a thought-provoking stance on thinking and learning and easy-to-apply techniques for getting it right.\"\u003c\/em\u003e -- Ruksana Osman, Professor\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Using real-world examples and applications, this book makes cognitive psychology and cognitive education accessible to all those who work with children and other learners. The format is easy to follow, as the authors explore one key cognitive strategy in each chapter. I immediately felt more confident in applying my new thinking and understanding to my practice.\"\u003c\/em\u003e -- Wendy Holley, School Psychologist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"A valuable companion text for educators and others utilizing Reuven Feuerstein′s programs and methods for the teaching of thinking. The authors provide practical examples and clearly illustrate how to effectively mediate each of the fourteen areas of thinking identified by Feuerstein.\"\u003c\/em\u003e -- John Thickpenny, Clinical Psychologist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Effective learning of thinking strategies and skills requires inspired bridging to meaningful examples. The authors share exciting up-to-date examples, particularly for bridging generally to all learning, to personal and community health, and to technology.\"\u003c\/em\u003e -- Dorothy Howie, Senior Lecturer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePreface Acknowledgments About the Authors Introduction 1. Organization    Organization: What, Why, When, and Where?    Bridging Organization to Formal Learning Concepts    Bridging Organization to Informal Learning Concepts    Application of Organization: Energy Efforts    Feuerstein′s Theory in Mediating Organization 2. Comparisons    Comparisons: What, Why, When, and Where?    Bridging Comparisons to Formal Learning Contexts    Bridging Comparisons to Informal Learning Contexts    Application of Comparison: Cyber Counseling    Feuerstein′s Theory in Mediating Comparison 3. Categorization    Categorization:  What, Why, When, and Where?    Bridging Categorization to Formal Learning Contexts    Bridging Categorization to Informal Learning Contexts    Application of Categorization:  Toys and Tots    Feuerstein′s Theory in Mediating Categorization 4. Relational Orientation in Space    Relational Orientation in Space: What, Why, When, and Where?    Bridging Relational Orientation in Space to Formal Learning Contexts    Bridging Relational Orientation in Space to Informal Learning Contexts    Application of Relational Orientation in Space: Family Feuds    Feuerstein′s Theory in Mediating Relational Orientation in Space 5. Cardinal Orientation in Space    Cardinal Orientation in Space: What, Why, When, and Where?    Bridging Cardinal Orientation in Space to Formal Learning Contexts    Bridging Cardinal Orientation in Space to Informal Learning Contexts    Application of Cardinal Orientation in Space: Cultural Compass    Feuerstein′s Theory in Mediating Cardinal Orientation in Space 6. Analysis and Synthesis    Analysis and Synthesis: What, Why, When, and Where?    Bridging Analysis and Synthesis to Formal Learning Contexts    Bridging Analysis and Synthesis to Informal Learning Contexts    Application of Analysis and Synthesis: Think Global, Act Local    Feuerstein′s Theory in Mediating Analysis and Synthesis 7. Problem Solving    Problem Solving: What, Why, When, and Where?    Bridging Problem Solving to Formal Learning Contexts    Bridging Problem Solving to Informal Learning Contexts    Application of Problem Solving: Cyber Bullies and Suicide Scripts    Feuerstein′s Theory in Mediating Problem Solving 8. Relationships    Relationships: What, Why, When, and Where?    Bridging Relationships to Formal Learning Contexts    Bridging Relationships to Formal Learning Contexts    Application of Relationships: Relatives and Relations    Feuerstein′s Theory in Mediating Relationships 9. Temporal Concepts    Temporal Concepts: What, Why, When, and Where?    Bridging Temporal Concepts to Formal Learning Contexts    Bridging Temporal Concepts to Informal Learning Contexts    Application of Temporal Concepts: Slow and Steady    Feuerstein′s Theory in Mediating Temporal Concepts 10. Instructions    Instructions: What, Why, When, and Where?    Bridging Instructions to Formal Learning Contexts    Bridging Instructions to Informal Learning Contexts    Application of Instructions: Implied Instruction    Feuerstein′s Theory in Mediating Instructions 11. Progressions    Progressions: What, Why, When, and Where?    Bridging Progressions to Formal Learning Contexts    Bridging Progressions to Informal Learning Contexts    Application of Progressions: Cultural Constants and Continuities    Feuerstein′s Theory in Mediating Progressions 12. Transitive Relations    Transitive Relations: What, Why, When, and Where?    Bridging Transitive Relations to Formal Learning Contexts    Bridging Transitive Relations to Informal Learning Contexts    Application of Transitive Relations: Global Greed    Feuerstein′s Theory in Mediating Transitive Relations 13. Syllogisms    Syllogisms: What, Why, When, and Where?    Bridging Syllogisms to Formal Learning Contexts    Bridging Syllogisms to Informal Learning Contexts    Application of Syllogisms: Silly Syllogism    Feuerstein′s Theory in Mediating Syllogisms 14. Scaffolding    Scaffolding: What, Why, When, and Where?    Bridging Scaffolding to Formal Learning Contexts    Bridging Scaffolding to Informal Learning Contexts    Application of Scaffolding: Project Planning    Feuerstein′s Theory in Mediating Scaffolding Appendix A: 12 Criteria of a Mediated Learning Experience (MLE) Appendix B: Cognitive Functions and Dysfunctions Appendix C: Cognitive Map Glossary References Index\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SAGE Publications Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51769440108887,"sku":"9781412969956","price":29.44,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781412969956.jpg?v=1758721104","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/bridging-learning-9781412969956","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}