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After tracing the cognitive revolution back to the 1950s and assessing its fit with Kuhn's 1962 analysis of scientific revolutions, Royer (U. of Massachusetts, Amherst) introduces ten essays exploring its impact on the field of educational psychology. Contributors discuss the historical shift from behavioral to cognitive perspectives and its sign
The edited papers resulting from a conference sponsored by the College Board, Educational Testing Service, and Hispanic Higher Education Coalition explore, for the purpose of increasing Hispanic access to higher education, a variety of developments in educational assessment and test familiarization, both theoretical and practical. Paper edition (unseen), $19.95. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
The chapters contained in the book present a new and exciting set of conceptual tools that will not only allow us to think about transfer in more productive ways, but will also enable the development of educational and measurement tools that will greatly facilitate our ability to educate the children in our schools. This volume is eclectic in bringing together researchers from psychology and science education (especially physics)—who would not normally present their ideas under the same forum—to share their views and perspectives on transfer. What we believe has emerged is a fresh look at transfer issues from a multidisciplinary perspective.