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Remaking the concept of aptitude : extending the legacy of Richard E. Snow / Lyn Corno [and others] for the Stanford Aptitude Seminar ; edited by Lee J. Cronbach

Author
Snow, Richard E.
Published
Mahwah, N.J. : L. Erlbaum, 2002.
Physical Description
xxv, 288 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Additional Creators
Corno, Lyn and Cronbach, Lee J. (Lee Joseph), 1916-2001

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Contents
Preface / R.E. Snow -- 1. Aptitude: The Once and Future Concept. The aim of this book and some of its features. What characteristics constitute aptitudes? Historical conceptions. Evolving themes of research. The path ahead, and a vision from Snow in midcareer -- 2. Conflicting Themes. The challenge of the participant metaphor. A preliminary reconciliation -- 3. Mapping the Terrain. Taxonomies: Development and uses. Current categories for propensities. Cognitive abilities: Skills and knowledge. Subdivisions of affect and conation. Taxonomy for situations. Snow's challenge, and a new terrain -- 4. Antecedents of Success in Learning. Forecasting educational outcomes. The aptitude requirements of alternative instructional situations.
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ISBN
0805835326 (alk. paper)
9780805835328 (alk. paper)
Note
Work completed by the Stanford Aptitude Seminar after the death of R.E. Snow.
Bibliography Note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 251-275) and indexes.
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