Toward excellence in secondary vocational education: using cognitive psychology in curriculum planning

Author: Laster, Janet F.

Corporate author:
National Center for Research in Vocational Education (U.S.) (NCRVE)

Abstract:

This report provides a comprehensive review of recent advances in cognitive psychology that have relevance for vocational education. It describes cognitive knowledge for curriculum designers to help them develop problem-solving skills in the learner. The chapters are as follows: Introduction; Advances in cognitive psychology: a basis for curriculum and instruction decisions; Implications for curriculum and instruction in vocational education; Problem-solving and learning skills in vocational education. A list of references and related readings is included.

Subjects: Vocational education and training; Skills and knowledge; Teaching and learning

Keywords: Skill development; Cognitive abilities; Curriculum development; Learning process; Problem solving skill; Instructional design

Geographic subjects: North America; United States

Published: Columbus, Ohio: NCRVE, 1985

Physical description: 65 p.

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Series:
Information series; 297

Statement of responsibility: Janet F. Laster

Resource type: Report

Call Number:
TD/TNC 87.1657