The study of human exceptionality: how it informs our knowledge of learning and cognition

Margo A. Mastropieri; Thomas E. Scruggs

doi:10.1108/S0735-004X(2010)0000023014

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Advances in Learning and Behavioral Disabilities

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The study of human exceptionality: how it informs our knowledge of learning and cognition

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Title:	The study of human exceptionality: how it informs our knowledge of learning and cognition
Author(s):	Margo A. Mastropieri, Thomas E. Scruggs
Volume:	23 Editor(s): Thomas E. Scruggs, Margo A. Mastropieri ISBN: 978-1-84950-776-9 eISBN: 978-1-84950-777-6
Citation:	Margo A. Mastropieri, Thomas E. Scruggs (2010), The study of human exceptionality: how it informs our knowledge of learning and cognition, in Thomas E. Scruggs, Margo A. Mastropieri (ed.) Literacy and Learning (Advances in Learning and Behavioral Disabilities, Volume 23), Emerald Group Publishing Limited, pp.303-319
DOI:	10.1108/S0735-004X(2010)0000023014 (Permanent URL)
Publisher:	Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Article type:	Chapter Item
Abstract:	This chapter describes a number of research experiences of the authors, directed to increasing our understanding of exceptional individuals, most typically those with learning or behavioral disabilities. A number of examples is presented, to demonstrate how a research emphasis on exceptional persons can help to advance our understanding of human learning and cognition, and how such findings can contribute to the development of an overall, adequate theory of learning and instruction. Several general points from these experiences are presented, generally that the study of human exceptionality (a) can help to clarify our understanding of what we learn, and why we should learn it, (b) can enhance our understanding of what is “possible,” (c) demonstrate that what we do is more important than who we are, (d) demonstrate that we learn best by doing, and that our experience informs our understanding, and (e) demonstrate that we are all exceptional cases.