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Surpassing Ourselves - by Carl Bereiter (Paperback) - 1 of 1

Surpassing Ourselves - by Carl Bereiter (Paperback)

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Highlights

  • Expertise is a process of progressive problem-solving in which people continuously rethink and redefine their tasks.
  • Author(s): Carl Bereiter
  • 296 Pages
  • Education, Philosophy, Theory & Social Aspects

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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.

Dimensions (Overall): 9.32 Inches (H) x 5.8 Inches (W) x .73 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.0 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Sub-Genre: Philosophy, Theory & Social Aspects
Genre: Education
Number of Pages: 296
Publisher: Open Court
Format: Paperback
Author: Carl Bereiter
Language: English
Street Date: October 19, 1993
TCIN: 87742611
UPC: 9780812692051
Item Number (DPCI): 247-06-5094
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Q: What critique does the book offer about current institutions?

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  • A: The book criticizes institutions for penalizing expertise instead of fostering a culture of problem-solving.

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Q: What benefits do progressive problem solvers experience?

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  • A: They enjoy better health, longevity, and the mental pleasure associated with the state of 'flow'.

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Q: What is the main theme of the book?

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  • A: The book focuses on expertise as a progressive problem-solving process that encourages continuous reevaluation of tasks.

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Q: What does the book suggest about experts in society?

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  • A: It suggests that future experts will thrive in a society that values ongoing problem-solving.

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Q: Who is the author of this book?

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  • A: The author of the book is Carl Bereiter, a noted educational theorist.

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