Applied cognitive research in K-3 classrooms.9780805858228 Applied cognitive research in K-3 classrooms. Ed. by S. Kenneth Thurman and Catherine A. Fiorello. Routledge 2008 308 pages $49.95 Paperback LB1139 Thurman (special education, Temple U.) and Fiorello (school psychology, Temple U.) compile 10 chapters that summarize sum·ma·rize intr. & tr.v. sum·ma·rized, sum·ma·riz·ing, sum·ma·riz·es To make a summary or make a summary of. sum recent work done in cognitive research and discuss its application in early elementary classrooms. This research examines working memory, executive functioning In neuropsychology and cognitive psychology, executive functioning is the mental capacity to control and purposefully apply one's own mental skills. Different executive functions may include: the ability to sustain or flexibly redirect attention, the inhibition of inappropriate , theory of mind, phonemic awareness Phonemic Awareness is a subset of phonological awareness in which listeners are able to distinguish phonemes, the smallest units of sound that can differentiate meaning. For example, a listener with phonemic awareness can break the word "Cat" into three separate phonemes: /k/, /a/, , and neuropsychological neu·ro·psy·chol·o·gy n. The branch of psychology that deals with the relationship between the nervous system, especially the brain, and cerebral or mental functions such as language, memory, and perception. processing. The second section addresses issues cognitive researchers should be aware of that relate to methodology, research design, policy, consideration of individual differences, and the connection between assessment and intervention. The book, which was based on papers given at a colloquium col·lo·qui·um n. pl. col·lo·qui·ums or col·lo·qui·a 1. An informal meeting for the exchange of views. 2. An academic seminar on a broad field of study, usually led by a different lecturer at each meeting. at Temple U. in November of 2004, is intended for researchers, professionals, and graduate students in psychology and education. Contributors are from the US, Canada, and UK. ([c]20082005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR) |
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