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Kranzler, John H.; Floyd, Randy G.; Benson, Nicholas; Zaboski, Brian; Thibodaux, Lia – International Journal of School & Educational Psychology, 2016
In this rejoinder, the authors describe the aim of the original study as an effort to conduct a critical test of an important postulate underlying the Cross-Battery Assessment PSW approach (XBA PSW; Kranzler, Floyd, Benson, Zaboski, & Thibodaux, this issue). The authors used classification agreement analysis to examine the concordance between…
Descriptors: Identification, Learning Disabilities, Criticism, Evidence Based Practice
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Ohlsson, Stellan – Scandinavian Journal of Educational Research, 1983
Newell and Simon's new theory of thinking is summarized and some educational implications developed. The enaction theory implies that thinking is a skill and should be taught like other skills, by teaching methods of how to perform it. The traditional theory of thinking and its influence are briefly discussed. (Author/MH)
Descriptors: Cognitive Ability, Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Structures, Deduction
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McBee, Robin Haskell – Social Education, 1995
Advocates teaching controversial issues to children, claiming that they already have some knowledge of these through their own experience and media exposure. Describes role-playing activities, including simulated small claims court and city council hearings. Provides an overview of a five-day instructional unit on violence. (MJP)
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Cognitive Ability, Controversial Issues (Course Content), Current Events