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Informal Reasoning and Education

Understanding reasoning skills in personal and educational contexts

James F Voss editor David N Perkins editor Judith W Segal editor

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Inc

Published:1st Apr '91

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This book explores reasoning acquisition in daily life and education, focusing on how students develop reasoning skills through various activities.

Based on extensive research into reasoning acquisition, Informal Reasoning and Education delves into both theoretical and empirical aspects of reasoning as it manifests in daily personal and professional contexts. The text analyzes how reasoning is not only a cognitive process but also a skill that is developed through various activities. By examining real-world applications, it highlights the significance of understanding reasoning in a practical sense.

One of the primary focuses of Informal Reasoning and Education is the exploration of how reasoning unfolds in educational settings, particularly during school activities. The book seeks to answer critical questions about the mechanisms underlying reasoning in students and how these skills are cultivated over time. It emphasizes the importance of context in shaping the reasoning process, illustrating how different environments can influence cognitive development.

Additionally, the volume addresses the acquisition of reasoning skills, providing insights into effective teaching strategies that can enhance students' abilities to reason informally. By combining theoretical frameworks with empirical findings, Informal Reasoning and Education serves as a valuable resource for educators, researchers, and anyone interested in the intersection of reasoning and education.

"The summary chapters of each section are excellent....there are a number of interesting and well-written chapters..."
Merrill-Palmer Quarterly

ISBN: 9780805802085

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 816g

518 pages