Teaching Thinking and Problem Solving.

Bransford, John; And Others

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Publication Date: 1986

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Teaching Thinking and Problem Solving.

Bransford, John; And Others

American Psychologist, v41 n10 p1078-89 Oct 1986

This article focuses on two approaches to teaching reasoning and problem solving. One emphasizes the role of domain-specific knowledge; the other emphasizes general strategic and metacognitive knowledge. Many instructional programs are based on the latter approach. The article concludes that these programs can be strengthened by focusing on domain knowledge. (Author/VM)

Descriptors: Ability, Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes, Competence, Developmental Stages, Educational Research, Knowledge Level, Learning, Metacognition, Problem Solving, Research Methodology

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Note: Special issue on Psychological Science and Education.