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Direct linkShayer, Michael; Adhami, Mundher – International Journal of Educational Research, 2003
This paper describes the application of theories underlying research-in-progress intended to enhance substantially the cognitive development of children in the first two years of Primary school. The intervention is delivered partly in the context of mathematics, and partly through an existing Y1 intervention focused on Piaget's concrete…
Descriptors: Intervention, Cognitive Development, Young Children, Primary Education
Peer reviewedShayer, Michael – School Science Review, 1978
Assesses the physics, chemistry and biology content of the Nuffield Combined Science Course used in British schools by experimental testing to children's understanding of the course. A model by which the pupils' achievement is mapped to an estimate of their maximum Piagetian level of thinking is presented. (HM)
Descriptors: Achievement, Cognitive Development, Curriculum Development, Educational Research
Peer reviewedShayer, Michael – International Journal of Science Education, 1999
Addresses some criticisms of the Cognitive Acceleration through Science Education (CASE) project. Offers a different description of the CASE teaching method and presents evidence from the program. Contains 20 references. (Author/WRM)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes, Foreign Countries, Instructional Effectiveness
