March 17-March 24
Introduction ...................................................................................................... iv
The �Cognitive Revolution� in the classroom
Teaching means teaching students to think
What is research? What does it have to offer teachers?
Is this book for me?
How to use this book
March 24-March 31
Fact Sheet 1: Literature is not Science ................................................................ 1
Fact Sheet 2: Making Connections.................................................................... 11
Fact Sheet 3: Mental Models ............................................................................. 25
Fact Sheet 4: Thinking About Thinking ............................................................ 37
March 31-April 7
Fact Sheet 5: Getting Information into Memory ............................................... 47
Fact Sheet 6: Memory and Learning ................................................................. 59
Fact Sheet 7: Working Memory and Learning .................................................. 63
Fact Sheet 8: Long-Term Memory and Learning.............................................. 73
April 7 - April 14
Fact Sheet 9: How Thinking Develops, Part 1:
General and School-Based Development .................................... 85
Fact Sheet 10: How Thinking Develops, Part 2:
Changes in Strategies................................................................... 97
Fact Sheet 11: How Thinking Develops, Part 3:
Experience Makes Some Difference for Adults ........................ 107
April 14 - April 21
Fact Sheet 12: The Importance of Teaching Content�A Summary................. 117
Fact Sheet 13: What Does Good Thinking Look Like�A Summary............... 125
Fact Sheet 14: Critical Thinking........................................................................ 137
Fact Sheet 15: Active Learning�A Summary.................................................. 147
April 21 - April 28
Fact Sheet 16: Problem-Based Learning ........................................................... 157
Fact Sheet 17: Supporting Good Thinking ........................................................ 171
Fact Sheet 18: Adult Learning�A Summary ................................................... 183
April 29- May 4
Introduction
Appendices
Appendix A: Annotated Bibliography............................................................. 195
Appendix B: Are There Learning Styles? ....................................................... 197
Appendix C: What About the Brain? .............................................................. 203
Appendix D: Newsletter Articles .................................................................... 209
Glossary.............................................................................................................. 221
Index ................................................................................................................... 223
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