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Peer reviewedPerkins, D. N.; And Others – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 1986
Examines reasons why some elementary and secondary students learn programming in BASIC and LOGO much better than others suggesting this happens because students bring different learning patterns to the programming context. Pitfalls novices face in learning programming are discussed, and instructional design suggestions to foster better learning…
Descriptors: Cognitive Style, Elementary Secondary Education, Instructional Design, Instructional Improvement
Direct linkFrancisco, John M.; Maher, Carolyn A. – Journal of Mathematical Behavior, 2005
This paper describes insights on how to promote mathematical reasoning in problem solving based on the mathematical experiences of participants in a long-term study in which the students engaged in strands of well-defined, open-ended mathematical investigations, as a context for research on the development of particular concepts and ways of…
Descriptors: Student Behavior, Problem Solving, Mathematics Instruction, Longitudinal Studies
Gallagher, James J.; Tobin, Kenneth – 1985
Activities and interactions of teachers and students from high school science classes of Western Australia were investigated. Fifteen teachers from two co-educational high schools (private and public) serving medium socio-economic level families in the metropolitan area of Perth participated in the study. The specific foci were: (1) the…
Descriptors: High Schools, Learning Activities, Learning Strategies, Rewards
Peer reviewedDalton, James H.; And Others – Teaching of Psychology, 1994
Maintains that a comprehensive understanding of abnormal psychology requires coverage of recent advances in primary prevention. Describes a conceptual scheme and recommends resources and teaching methods for instructors. Asserts that clinical and community psychology are conceptually distinct but complementary fields. (CFR)
Descriptors: Antisocial Behavior, Course Content, Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedLeder, Gilah C. – Educational Studies in Mathematics, 1992
This article is concerned with the learning of mathematics before the commencement of formal schooling. Describes the experiences of two students from four main sets of data: formal and informal measures of mathematics achievement, the learning environment in the home, and observations during teacher-led sessions concerned with mathematical…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Classroom Environment, Cognitive Measurement, Cognitive Style
Download full textYsseldyke, James E.; And Others – 1987
Observations were conducted to document the active academic responding and academic engagement rates of 122 elementary students (30 learning-disabled, 32 emotionally/behaviorally disturbed, 30 mildly mentally retarded, and 30 self-contained programs. Data were recorded in 10-second intervals for each student over an entire school day. During a…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Comparative Analysis, Elementary Education, Emotional Disturbances
