Scaffolding Students' Knowledge Integration: Prompts for Reflection in KIE.

Davis, Elizabeth A.; Linn, Marcia C.

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ERIC Number: EJ615564

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2000

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Scaffolding Students' Knowledge Integration: Prompts for Reflection in KIE.

Davis, Elizabeth A.; Linn, Marcia C.

International Journal of Science Education, v22 n8 p819-37 Aug 2000

Encouraging students to be autonomous is an important goal of the Scaffolded Knowledge Integration (SKI) framework. Investigates learning and design questions. Indicates that prompting students to reflect significantly increases knowledge integration in science projects. Shows that self-monitoring prompts, which encourage planning for and reflection on activities, help students demonstrate an integrated understanding of relevant science. (Contains 24 references.) (Author/YDS)

Descriptors: Cues, Educational Environment, Elementary Secondary Education, Lifelong Learning, Motivation, Scaffolding (Teaching Technique), Science Projects, Scientific Principles, World Wide Web

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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Note: Special issue: The Knowledge Integration Environment.