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Peer reviewedThoma, George A. – Journal of Economic Education, 1993
Argues that genuine critical thinking requires the recognition of the evolutionary nature of knowledge. Discusses the Perry scheme of nine stages of cognitive development and the Nelson variant of Perry's stages. Discusses teaching methods that are based on this approach and provides suggestions for further research. (CFR)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Cognitive Development, Concept Formation, Critical Thinking
Sameroff, Arnold J., Ed.; Haith, Marshall M. – 1996
This book reviews the contemporary state of knowledge on developmental transitions between 5 and 7 years. Contributions are: (1) "Interpreting Developmental Transitions" (Arnold Sameroff; Marshall Haith); (2) "The Child's Entry into the 'Age of Reason'" (Sheldon White); (3) "Is There a Neural Basis for Cognitive…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Age Differences, Child Development, Child Responsibility
