Author: Stella Vosniadou
Publisher: Routledge
Keywords: handbook, educational, psychology, change, conceptual, research, international
Number of Pages: 768
Published: 2008-06-18
List price: $295.00
ISBN-10: 0805860444
ISBN-13: 9780805860443

The study of conceptual change traces its heritage to the notions of paradigm (networks of shared beliefs, concepts, practices) and paradigm shift made famous by Thomas Kuhn in his book, The Structure of Scientific Revolutions. Kuhn’s work was quickly linked to developmental psychology (how knowledge develops) and to science education (teaching big, new ideas). This book is the first comprehensive review of the conceptual change movement and of the impressive research it has spawned on how knowledge develops and can be taught in different content areas. Because of its interdisciplinary focus

Authors:Stella Vosniadou, Andrew Ortony,
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Keywords: reasoning, analogical, similarity
Number of Pages: 608
Published: 1989-07-28
List price: $65.00
ISBN-10: 0521389356
ISBN-13: 9780521389358

Similarity and analogy are fundamental in human cognition. They are crucial for recognition and classification, and have been associated with scientific discovery and creativity. Any adequate understanding of similarity and analogy requires the integration of theory and data from diverse domains. This interdisciplinary volume explores current development in research and theory from psychological, computational, and educational perspectives, and considers their implications for learning and instruction. The distinguished contributors examine the psychological processes involved in reasoning

Authors:Stella Vosniadou, Aristides Baltas, Xenia Vamvakouss
Publisher: Elsevier Science
Keywords: learning, instruction, advances, approach, conceptual, change, reframing
Number of Pages: 362
Published: 2007-05-01
List price: $99.95
ISBN-10: 0080453554
ISBN-13: 9780080453552

Drawing from philosophical, historical, and psychological research, this book redefines conceptual change as it applies to learning and instruction. Divided into three sections, this book addresses 1.) Foundations of conceptual change research, 2.) Examines the influence that personal beliefs have on conceptual change, and 3.)Focuses on mathematics learning and teaching. *Reflects current state-of-the-art conceptual change work*Each section includes a specialized introduction and ends with thought-provoking commentaries*Written by experts in the field

Author: Stella Che
Publisher: Routledge
Keywords: adult, life, infancy, applications, clinical, goodness
Number of Pages: 240
Published: 1999-02-01
List price: $41.95
ISBN-10: 0876308930
ISBN-13: 9780876308936

Stella Chess and Alexander Thomas’ new book illuminates one of the most significant theoretical and practical implications in professional publications on temperament today: the concept of goodness of fit. When individuals achieve accordance with the properties and expectations of their respective environments, they have attained goodness of fit, which ultimately enables their psychological growth and health. They can function on a healthy level with a potential for a positive life course. Beginning with a clear definition and explanation of the concept of goodness of fit, the book goes

Author: N C Stella
Publisher: Upfront Publishing Ltd.
Keywords: bullying, stop, parents
Number of Pages: 64
Published: 2007-06-01
List price: $13.50
ISBN-10: 1844264114
ISBN-13: 9781844264117

This book is about giving guidance and hints on how parents can help their children to live and fight bully in the whole journey of growing up till they become adults. There are tips and advice outlined that can be helpful to parents to apply to their children to empower them to be able to face different challenges of life in a positive way, help them to judge things wisely, and to take reasonable action where necessary. By reading these simple strategies and apply them, there will be no cases of bullying or anti social behaviour in the society. And children will grow up in a more fulfilled an

Author: Stella Maidment
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Keywords: dictionary, power, picture, oxford
Number of Pages: 80
Published: 1996-06
List price: unknow
ISBN-10: 0194314200
ISBN-13: 9780194314206

This cassette accompanies a topic-based picture dictionary which introduces vocabulary by means of a short, lively narrative or a story and large illustrations.

Author: Stella Cowan
Publisher: HRD Press, Inc
Keywords: power, coaching, keys, seven
Number of Pages: 94
Published: 2006-09-01
List price: $24.95
ISBN-10: 0874259304
ISBN-13: 9780874259308

Become a Hall of Fame coaching success Seven Keys for Coaching Power An Application Handbook for Leaders on the Front Line By Stella Louise Cowan Do you like many managers avoid coaching your employees? Whether it s because you don t have time or you feel uncomfortable, this quick-focus book is for you. It will help you overcome the obstacles to coaching and start maximizing one of the most valuable tools of leadership. The author introduces a new coaching model that will make you far more effective when addressing the performance improvement needs of your employees, help