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Peer reviewedRoberts, Ros – Journal of Biological Education, 2001
Procedural understanding should be taught to students for an understanding of the 'nature of science'. Considers some of the concepts of evidence that are particularly important to biology, and discusses how and why these ideas could be taught. (Contains 21 references.) (Author/YDS)
Descriptors: Biology, Cognitive Development, Curriculum Development, Higher Education
Peer reviewedThompson, Cathy L. – School Science and Mathematics, 1989
Discusses the advantages of using discrepant events in elementary school science classrooms in terms of motivation and problem solving skills. Describes the materials, procedures, and reasons behind five discrepant activities. (YP)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Cognitive Structures, Elementary School Science, Laboratory Experiments
Direct linkDeming, John C.; Cracolice, Mark S. – Science Teacher, 2004
Teaching strategies are becoming increasingly oriented toward guiding students' knowledge construction through cooperative learning. Enhancing students' cognitive development is a priority; students must "learn how to think." Inquiry instruction provides students with tools to make decisions based upon available evidence and an opportunity to…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Methods, Learning Processes, Thinking Skills
