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Pankratius, William J.; Keith, Thomas Mark – 1987
Perspectives on concept mapping and its benefits to students in the learning of scientific concepts are presented in this paper. A concept map is defined as a two-dimensional heirarchical representation of concepts which indicates the relationship between the selected concepts. Aspects of concept mapping addressed in this review include: (1) its…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Concept Formation, Concept Mapping, Concept Teaching
Peer reviewedLavoie, Dan; Backus, Ann – Journal of College Science Teaching, 1990
Discussed is the use of writing as a tool to monitor student growth and development. The value of writing to help overcome obstacles such as misconceptions and preconceptions is stressed. A concept map of a hierarchy of writing strategies is provided. Stressed is the value of writing in the development of process skills. (CW)
Descriptors: College Science, Content Area Writing, Educational Improvement, Educational Objectives
Harlen, Wynne, Ed. – 1985
The teacher's role in directing science activities is examined in this book. Suggestions are offered on what teachers might do with the activities and advice is given on how the activities could be used. Each of the eight chapters contains a brief summary at the beginning, a detailed review at its close, and a list of specific guidelines for…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Experiential Learning
Download full textBlosser, Patricia E., Ed.; Helgeson, Stanley L., Ed. – 1987
Abstracts of most of the papers, symposia, and poster sessions presented at the 60th conference of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching (NARST) are provided. Subject areas addressed include: videodisc technology; problem solving; cognitive learning; attitudes toward science; teaching strategies; science, technology, society;…
Descriptors: Biology, Chemistry, Cognitive Processes, Computer Assisted Instruction
Blosser, Patricia E., Ed.; Helgeson, Stanley L., Ed. – 1989
This document contains the abstracts of most of the papers, symposia, and poster sessions presented at the 62nd Annual Conference of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching (NARST). Subject areas addressed include: teacher preparation; science, technology and society; classroom research, elementary science; process skills;…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Biology, Chemistry, Cognitive Processes
Blosser, Patricia E., Ed.; Helgeson, Stanley L., Ed. – 1990
This document contains the abstracts of most of the papers, symposia, and poster sessions presented at the 63rd Annual Conference of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching (NARST). Subject areas addressed include teacher preparation; informal settings; cognitive models; classroom practices; teaching methods; student learning;…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Biology, Chemistry, Cognitive Processes
Blosser, Patricia E., Ed.; Helgeson, Stanley L., Ed. – 1988
This document contains the abstracts of most of the papers, symposia and poster sessions presented at the 61st Annual Conference of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching (NARST). Subject areas addressed include: teacher preparation, science, technology and society; classroom research; elementary science; process skills;…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Biology, Chemistry, Cognitive Processes
