Schools for Thought: Science of Learning in the Classroom (Bradford Books) Book

"Schools for Thought . . . is especially valuable in that it attacks the artificial distinction between process and content, thinking and knowledge, that has so long haunted education." - Teacher Magazine "It has been said that cognitive science? the study of how humans learn - could become to pedagogy what biology is to the practice of medicine. Now, for the first time, we have a clear, accessible summary of the groundbreaking research in this field over the last 30 years and how it translates to the classroom . . . . Schools for Thought includes a host of examples of what this important research means for the teaching of math, science, reading, and writing. There are also sections on testing and motivation." - American Educator Schools for Thought provides a straightforward, general introduction to cognitive research and illustrates its importance for educational change. Using classroom examples, John Bruer shows how applying cognitive research can dramatically improve students' transitions from lower-level rote skills to advanced proficiency in reading, writing, mathematics, and science. A Bradford BookRead More