Research Catalog

Title

Exploring cognitive development : the child as problem solver / Alison F. Garton.

Author

Garton, Alison, 1950-

Publication

Malden, MA : Blackwell Pub., 2004.

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Details

Description

vi, 145 pages : illustrations; 24 cm

Summary

"This book uses the paradigm of the child as problem solver to explore various theories of cognitive development. Focusing on collaborative tasks that are undertaken with other children or adults, the author explores a broad range of contemporary theoretical perspectives that could account for children's thinking and learning. In particular, she asks whether social interaction is the key to improvement in problem-solving skills, or whether the skills and abilities that the child brings to the task are paramount. The book draws on several studies, including the author's own research into dyadic problem solving."--Jacket.

Subject

• Problem solving in children
• Cognition
• Problem solving
• Children
• Child development
• Social ecology
• Cognition
• Problem Solving
• Child
• Child Development
• Interpersonal Relations
• Social Environment
• cognition
• children (people by age group)
• human ecology
• Social ecology
• Problem solving
• Children
• Child development
• Problem solving in children
• Kognitive Entwicklung
• Kind
• Problemlösen
• Cognitieve ontwikkeling

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references (p. [129]-135) and indexes.

Contents

Theoretical overview -- Strategy use and learning in problem solving -- Social problem solving -- What the child brings to the task -- Summary, review, and implications.

ISBN

• 0631234578
• 9780631234579
• 0631234586
• 9780631234586

LCCN

2003017215

OCLC

• ocm52806125
• 52806125
• SCSB-1329259

Owning Institutions

Princeton University Library