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Focuses on a cognitiveÓ or constructivistÓ approach to learning. It assumes that teaching is not just about communicating facts or mechanical skills like math rules, but is a process of coming to understand the world. Maintains that all real learning involves active thinking, & teaching should be based on what we know about how the mind takes in & organizes info. Chapters: lit. is not science; mental models; thinking about thinking; getting info. into memory; memory & learning; how thinking develops; the importance of teaching content; what does good thinking look like?; critical & active thinking; active learning; problem-based learning; supporting good thinking; & adult learning.Crowley, Jennifer is the author of 'Learning to Think, Learning to Learn What the Science of Thinking & Learning Has to Offer Adult Education' with ISBN 9780756710279 and ISBN 0756710278.
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