Innovations In Educational Psychology : Perspectives On Learning, Teaching, And Human Development Paperback

Over the past 20 years, the amount of psychological research on teaching and learning has grown exponentially. A new emphasis on neuroscience, cognitive science, and the emotional and social aspects of learning are changing the state of education and driving school reform. This book presents an up-to-the-moment review of research in educational psychology and applied cognitive science. Leading researchers in the field provide insights on contemporary discoveries that are novel and forward-thinking in the Learning Sciences today. This book examines the role of science in education. It presents the newest research and practice in the learning sciences fields. The authors and editors are the leading voices in their fields.

9780826121622

English

Springer Publishing Co Inc

30 Jan 2010

476

Robert J. Sternberg is currently Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences at Tufts University, where he is also Professor of Psychology. He was previously IBM Professor of Psychology and Education at Yale University. Dr. Sternberg received his PhD from Stanford and is the recipient of ten honorary doctorates. Moreover, he has won more than two dozen awards for his work. He is a former president of the American Psychological Association and the author of over 1,200 books, articles, and book chapters. His main research interests include intelligence, creativity, wisdom, intellectual styles, and leadership.

David D. Preiss

Robert J. Sternberg

[This book] is solid in its topic coverage and delivery? Readers will glean a multitude of new ideas from the theories and approaches presented in this book, ranging from cultural aspects of teaching to Sternberg's WICS model.""