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Johnson, David W.; And Others – Notre Dame Journal of Education, 1976
One type of conflict is controversy (disagreement), which is discussed as a teaching technique that can be used in the classroom. Five possible procedures are suggested for introducing it to students. For journal availability, see SO 504 878. (ND)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Conflict, Conflict Resolution, Controversial Issues (Course Content)
Peer reviewedJohnson, David W.; Johnson, Roger T. – Review of Educational Research, 1979
Research indicates that classroom controversy facilitates student problem solving, creativity, perspective taking, epistemic curiosity, conceptual conflict, and transition in stages of cognitive and moral reasoning. Thus, creating controversy is an important teaching strategy for increasing learning and intellectual development. Conditions…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes, Conflict
Segal, Marilyn; Bardige, Betty – 2000
Children between the ages of 5 and 8 years undergo profound transitions in cognitive, social, and emotional functioning as well as and in their educational and peer experiences. This book, the fifth in the "Your Child at Play" series, describes the types of play activities children engage in as they explore ideas, interact with friends…
Descriptors: Child Rearing, Childhood Interests, Children, Cognitive Development
