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ERIC Number: EJ1460809
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2024-Dec
Pages: 14
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0033-1538
EISSN: EISSN-1573-9090
Available Date: 2025-01-07
Developing Logical Reasoning in Primary School: The Impact of a Cognitive Enhancement Programme
Prospects, v54 n3-4 p891-904 2024
In an increasingly complex world, the development of logical reasoning skills is vital for students of all ages. This study investigates the impact of the Logical Intelligence Enhancement Program (LIEP) on the logical reasoning skills of a large sample of primary school students aged between eight and eleven. The research encompasses 54 classes across nine Italian state primary schools, with half of the classes participating in the LIEP training and the other half forming the control group. Results demonstrate significant improvements in logical reasoning abilities among the students who participated in the LIEP training, as indicated by both near and far effects on tasks assessing logical reasoning (an LIEP-like task for near effect and the Matrix Reasoning subtest of the WISC-IV for far effect). Student and teacher feedback reinforces the programme's positive influence on cognitive development and learning experiences. These findings underscore the potential value of LIEP for strengthening critical thinking skills in primary education.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education
Audience: N/A
Language: English
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Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children
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Author Affiliations: 1University of Palermo, Department of Psychology, Educational Science and Human Movement, Palermo, Italy; 2University of Cagliari, Department of Pedagogy, Psychology, Philosophy, Cagliari, Italy; 3University of Calabria, Rende, Italy; 4University of Florence, Department of Neuroscience, Psychology, Drug Area and Child’s Health, Firenze, Italy