Byrnes, James P. <br/><br/>
Cognitive development and learning in instructional contexts / 
James P. Byrnes. 
 - Third edition 
 - xx, 444 pages :  illustrations ;  24 cm. 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references (p. 395-430) and index. 
<br/><br/>	Introduction --<br/>Theories of cognitive development and learning --<br/>Memory --<br/>Problem solving and transfer --<br/>Motivation --<br/>Intelligence, aptitude, and expertise --<br/>Beginning reading --<br/>Reading comprehension --<br/>Writing --<br/>Mathematics learning --<br/>Scientific thinking --<br/>Social studies learning --<br/>Explaining gender and ethnic differences. 
<br/><br/> "This text is organized into three main sections: (1) General principles of learning, memory, intelligence, problem solving, and motivation that apply to any school-related skill. (2) Specific developmental trends in the acquisition of skills in the areas of reading, writing, mathematics, science, and social studies. (3) Understanding gender and ethnic differences in achievement."--Jacket.<br/> 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9780205507719 (pbk.) 0205507719 (pbk.) 
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>2007026047 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Educational psychology.<br/>Cognition.<br/>Learning, Psychology of.<br/>Child psychology.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>LB1051  / .B95 2008 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>370.152