This article discusses an attempt to establish a model of the cognitive strategies used by a child in the acquisition of nouns and the stages in the process of categorizing reality. (Text is in Italian.) (CFM)

This paper reports an investigation into the dynamics of language processing. The experiment reported here consisted of administering an anagram test to samples from three populations: left brain-damaged with aphasia; right brain-damaged without aphasia and a normal control group. Data are discussed regarding performance in language processing.…

Describes two techniques, behavior checklists and response tickets, for grading group activities designed to stimulate critical thinking. (SRT)

This study examines the utility of an elaboration hypothesis as a means of predicting the recall of major ideas from text through the manipulation of paragraphs and via the use of inserted questions requiring different levels of elaboration. (PN)

Ten variables involved in learning a second language are listed and discussed and a bibliography on the subject given. (RM)

Verstehen, the understanding of human behavior, can be of value to teacher and student alike, bringing both to an increased level of sophistication in the learning process. (Author/PG)

When compared with control Ss, experimental Ss showed significantly greater favorable change in seven areas. Followup research showed this program to be effective in combatting low achievement and in placing its students in challenging collegiate programs where they have remained and performed successfully for two years. (Author)

Author examines learning experiences conducive to the development of critical thinking processes. (Editor)

Investigation of the learning process has led to many theories and some systematic knowledge. The question of how to design instruction to promote effective learning and the subsidiary question of the behavioral controls involved are examined in the light of known facts about the major categories of learned capabilities. (Author/TS)

The purpose of the article is to examine the developmental theory of intelligence as it was dealt with by Piaget. (Author)

The educational process should be one of dynamic activity that will stir the child's mind into creative thinking rather than just a mere presentation of a formal curriculum. (CK)

An article supporting a curriculum that is first of all process-oriented and only secondarily concerned with product. (Author/JB)

Conflicting findings in two earlier studies in the area of learning style effects are studied. (DG)