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Carr, Jo – Horn Book Magazine, 1980
Examines some of the educational theories of Jean Jacques Rousseau that relate not only to teaching techniques used in modern schools but also to the writing of nonfiction for children. (GT)
Descriptors: Child Development, Children, Childrens Literature, Discovery Learning
Peer reviewedCox, Maureen; Coulson, Alan – Education 3-13, 1979
The Plowden Report drew heavily on Piaget's theories of cognitive development, especially his concepts of activity and discovery learning and readiness. But Piaget's theory is not a pedagogical one and it has little to say about teaching content and methods. Recently, criticism of his theory has grown. (Author/SJL)
Descriptors: Child Development, Cognitive Development, Developmental Psychology, Developmental Stages
