ABSTRACT

While there are certainly numerous influences on individuals’ learning and performance, cognitive strategies are the processes most directly related to making meaningful progress on a learning task or problem. Written by a leading expert on strategic processing, this book situates the topic within the broader context of educational psychology research and theory and brings it to a wider audience. With chapters on the fundamentals of domain-general and domain-specific strategies, connections to other constructs, and advice for instructing students, this concise volume is designed for any education course that includes learning or study strategies in the curriculum. It will be indispensable for student researchers and both pre- and in-service teachers.

part I|36 pages

The Nature of Strategic Processing

chapter One|6 pages

What Is Strategic Processing?

chapter Two|6 pages

Types of Strategies

chapter Three|9 pages

The Development of Strategic Processing

chapter Four|13 pages

Domain-General Study and Learning Strategies

part II|61 pages

Strategic Processing in Academic Domains

chapter Five|13 pages

Reading Strategies

chapter Six|13 pages

Writing Strategies

chapter Seven|15 pages

Mathematical Strategies

chapter Eight|12 pages

Science Strategies

chapter Nine|6 pages

Social Studies Strategies

part III|29 pages

Nurturing Strategic Processing

chapter Ten|7 pages

Influences on Strategy Use

chapter Eleven|9 pages

Measuring and Evaluating Strategy Use

chapter Twelve|11 pages

Instructional Principles to Enhance Strategy Use