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A must-read for anyone working within education or intellectual development, Educating the Developing Mind introduces and integrates classical and modern research with the theory of the developing mind, creating a robust theory of learning and instruction. Drawing on the theories of Piaget, Bruner, and Vygotsky, coupled with 40 years of empirical research, this book highlights the importance of individual and social construction in learning and proposes a robust framework and methodology for teaching and strengthening learner cognitive processes.

Filled with subject-specific research, this essential book highlights how cognitive development takes place and advocates a guided constructive approach to teaching. Topics explored span from the individual learner to the wider educational community, including but not limited to:

  • Development of the mind
  • Personality and individuality
  • The brain
  • Predicting school performance
  • Measuring and

    Table of Contents

    1. Introduction 2. Architecture 3. Development 4. Personality 5. Individuals 6. Brains 7. Predicting School Performance 8. Increasing Intelligence 9. Developmental Priorities in Education 10. Problem Solving 11. Learning in Specific Domains 12. Language 13. Mathematics 14. Learning Difficulties 15. Contextual Perspectives 16. Learning from 1750 to 2050

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    A Paperback by Andreas Demetriou, George Spanoudis, Samuel Greiff

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      Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 2/12/2024 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9781032034768, 978-1032034768
      ISBN10: 1032034769
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      Child and developmental psychology Psychological theory

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      A must-read for anyone working within education or intellectual development, Educating the Developing Mind introduces and integrates classical and modern research with the theory of the developing mind, creating a robust theory of learning and instruction. Drawing on the theories of Piaget, Bruner, and Vygotsky, coupled with 40 years of empirical research, this book highlights the importance of individual and social construction in learning and proposes a robust framework and methodology for teaching and strengthening learner cognitive processes.

      Filled with subject-specific research, this essential book highlights how cognitive development takes place and advocates a guided constructive approach to teaching. Topics explored span from the individual learner to the wider educational community, including but not limited to:

      • Development of the mind
      • Personality and individuality
      • The brain
      • Predicting school performance
      • Measuring and

        Table of Contents

        1. Introduction 2. Architecture 3. Development 4. Personality 5. Individuals 6. Brains 7. Predicting School Performance 8. Increasing Intelligence 9. Developmental Priorities in Education 10. Problem Solving 11. Learning in Specific Domains 12. Language 13. Mathematics 14. Learning Difficulties 15. Contextual Perspectives 16. Learning from 1750 to 2050

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