Cognitive Classroom

Jerome L. Rekart, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor of Education and Psychology and is the Director of the Behavioral Science Laboratory at Rivier University. Trained as a learning researcher, his current research examines 1) how emotions influence information storage in humans, 2) how cognitive psychological and brain research findings can be implemented in classroom settings, and 3) ways to increase involvement of educators in researching their own practice.

Exceptionally well-written, accurate, and wonderfully engaging. This work impressed me as among the most accessible discussions of the brain and cognitive processing that I've ever come across. I can say with confidence that this book should prove a welcome addition to the field.

• PrefaceIntroductionChapter 1: The Brain and BehaviorChapter 2: PerceptionChapter 3: AttentionChapter 4: Working MemoryChapter 5: Long-term Memory EncodingChapter 6: Long-term Memory RetrievalChapter 7: LanguageChapter 8: Decision MakingChapter 9: Problem SolvingChapter 10: Synthesis