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Although there has been a great deal of impassioned debate over the sad state of American education today, surprisingly little attention has been paid to how children actually learn to think. But, as David Perkins demonstrates, we cannot solve our problems in this area simply... Read Full Overview

In response to the crisis in American education, Perkins examines the ways in which children learn and think. He shows how current teaching methods leave children with a flimsy grasp of what they are taught, and suggests strategies for deepening knowledge and stimulating independent... Read Full Overview