An Introduction to Cognitive Education: Theory and Applications

Cognitive education brings together the disciplines of cognitive psychology and education. This book provides an accessible introduction to the field. It explains the concepts commonly found in the cognitive psychology and cognitive education literatures, theories and models of human thinking and intelligent behaviour, and how these have been applied to psychoeducational assessment, instruction, and the adaption of student behavior. The book includes numerous examples to explain the concepts, theories, and applications, and includes supplementary reading lists and study questions.