Description: About this productProduct InformationWriter's block. Creative freeze. Artistic burnout. In this book, professional counselor Kelly L. Stone teaches you how to use the power of the subconscious mind to capitalize on your writing sessions. Proven techniques for accessing this hidden tool are revealed with a mix of anecdotes, exercises, and guided meditations. You will hear from well-known and award-winning authors such as Jacquelyn Mitchard and Stephanie Lossee and how they utilize these methods. Writers-both professional and aspiring-will take away: A working understanding of the subconscious mind and its benefits to writers Practical techniques for developing a bridge to the subconscious mind Easy-to-use strategies for using the power of the subconscious mind to assist with writing endeavors and become successful as a writer Proven psychological methods for building self-confidence as a writer As a bonus, the book includes an instructive CD with guided meditations specifically for writers. The exercises on the CD bolster the material in the book and will have you putting pen to paper in no time!Product IdentifiersPublisherAllyn & Bacon, IncorporatedISBN-100205308589ISBN-139780205308583eBay Product ID (ePID)1674716Product Key FeaturesAuthorJames P. ByrnesPublication NameCognitive Development and Learning in Instructional ContextsFormatPerfectLanguageEnglishFeaturesRevisedPublication Year2000TypeTextbookNumber of Pages368 PagesDimensionsItem Length9.2in.Item Height0.7in.Item Width7in.Item Weight22.2 OzAdditional Product FeaturesLc Classification NumberLb1051.B95 2001Edition DescriptionRevised EditionEdition Number2Table of ContentMost chapters begin with Summary. I.FOUNDATIONS. 1. Introduction. Why This Book Was Written. Two Central Constructs. Why Study Developmental and Individual Differences? Common Themes across Chapters. 2. Theories of Cognitive Development and Learning. Thorndike's Theory. Piaget's Theory. Schema Theory. Information Processing Theory. Vygotsky's Theory. Connectionist Theories. 3. Memory. The Nature of Human Memory. Forgetting. Factors Related to Enhance Memory. The Development of Memory. Instructional Implications. 4. Higher-Order Thinking. Developmental Approaches. Definitional Approaches. The Transfer of Skills. Instructional Implications. 5. Motivation. The Nature of Motivation. The Development of Motivation. Individual Differences in Motivation. Instructional Implications. II.AGE CHANGES IN SPECIFIC SUBJECT AREAS. 6. Beginning Reading. The Nature of Skilled Reading. The Development of Skilled Reading. Individual Differences in Skilled Reading. Instructional Implications. 7. Reading Comprehension. The Nature of Reading Comprehension. Developmental Trends in Reading Comprehension. Individual Differences in Reading Comprehension. Instructional Implications. 8. Writing. The Nature of Writing. The Development of Writing Skills. Individual Differences in Writing Ability. Instructional Implications. 9. Mathematics Learning. The Nature of Mathematical Knowledge and Skills. The Development of Mathematical Skills. Individual Differences in Math Skills. Instructional Implications. 10. Scientific Thinking. The Importance and Nature of High-Order Scientific Thinking. The Development of Scientific Knowledge and Skills. Individual Differences in Scientific Thinking. Implications for Teaching. 11. Social Studies Learning. Expertise in the Social Studies. The Development of Social Studies Knowledge and Skills. Individual Differences in Social Studies Knowledge. Instructional Implications. 12. Explaining Individual Differences. Effect Sizes. Explaining Gender Differences. Explaining Ethnic Differences. Instructional Implications.Copyright Date2001Target AudienceTradeTopicEducational Psychology, Education, Developmental / Child, General, Cognitive Psychology & Cognition, Learning StylesLccn2001-268329Dewey Decimal370.15/2Dewey Edition22IllustratedYesGenreEducation, Psychology, Business & Economics
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Item Length: 9.2in.
Item Height: 0.7in.
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Author: James P. Byrnes
Publication Name: Cognitive Development and Learning in Instructional Contexts
Format: Perfect
Language: English
Features: Revised
Publisher: Allyn & Bacon, Incorporated
Publication Year: 2000
Type: Textbook
Item Weight: 22.2 Oz
Number of Pages: 368 Pages
