What learning looks like
Subtitle: mediated learning in theory and practice, K-6
By: Reuven Feuerstein, Ann Lewin-Benham ; foreword by James Bellanca
Contributors: Lewin-Benham, Ann
Publisher: Teachers College Press
Published: 2012
Place of publication: New York, NY
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 236
ISBN-13: 9780807753262; 9780807753279
Subjects: Cognitive learning; Cognition in children; Thought and thinking; Mediated learning experience; Study and teaching (Elementary)
Description: The authors bring to life the theory of mediated learning. Through numerous examples and scenarios from classrooms and museums, they show how mediated learning helps children to become more effective learners. --from publisher description
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Learning through mediation; title: The mediated learning experience defined; title: Mediated learning in action; title: Expert mediators; title: Four essential cognitive acts; title: Defining the effectiveness of learning experiences; title: Creative use of effective exhibits; title: More essential cognitive acts; title: Blue sky partnerships; title: Enlarging the cognitive repertoire; title: Stretching the brain to make learning happen; title: After words; title: Appendix A: list of deficient cognitive functions; title: Appendix B: advice for parents of children with learning challenges.