Surpassing Ourselves An Inquiry Into the Nature and Implications of Expertise
by Marlene Scardamalia
$28.86
Description
Expertise is a process of progressive problem-solving in which people continuously rethink and redefine their tasks. A future 'expert society' will not be a heaven in which all problems have disappeared, but a realistic utopia in which endless problem-solving will be a highly-valued part of life.
Progressive problem solvers stay healthier, live longer, and experience the intense mental pleasure known as 'flow'. They repeatedly go beyond their well-learned procedures, avoid getting into ruts, and surpass themselves by reformulating problems at new and more complex levels. They are able to transform insoluble predicaments into soluble problems, to the benefit of everyone. Yet many of our present institutions, especially schools, penalize expertise instead of cultivating it.
Product Details
- Open Court Publishing Com Brand
- Oct 19, 1993 Pub Date:
- 9780812692051 ISBN-13:
- 0812692055 ISBN-10:
- English Language
- 9 in * 0.67 in * 6 in Dimensions:
- 1 lb Weight:
Money Back
Love it! Use it! Reuse it!
Free Shipping
Shipping is on us
Free Support
24/24 available
