Cognitive Psychology and Instruction (4th Edition)
Solidly rooted in current cognitive psychology and motivation  research, this book applies the findings of such research directly  to classroom teaching and students' learning. Discernable throughout the book is the authors' belief that a solid understanding of the cognitive psychology  perspective enhances a teacher's ability to understand educational goals, educational processes, and the overall educational system.  After an introduction to the basic principles of cognitive psychology and its position in education, the book explains cognitive processes, explores the importance of beliefs and motivations in the process of cognition, and, finally,  examines the ways cognitive psychology informs teaching and learning in specific content areas. Devotes an entire chapter to sensory, short-term, and working memory, presenting the modal memory model.