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Dwyer, Robert L. – Social Education, 1971
Outlines the advantages of such programs for non-rural youth, one being increased awareness of ecology in their home environment. (DB)
Descriptors: Biological Sciences, Discovery Learning, Educational Objectives, Environmental Education
Van Engen, Henry – Int Reading Assn Conf Proc Pt 1, 1968
Descriptors: Communication (Thought Transfer), Curriculum Development, Educational Problems, Elementary Education
Carvo, Margaret – Int Reading Assn Conf Proc Pt 1, 1968
Develops a three sequence program through which elementary-grade children can follow the "picture to paragraph" structure to mastery of comprehension skills ranging from simple details to construction of a report in a content area. (MD)
Descriptors: Comprehension, Critical Thinking, Elementary School Students, Illustrations
Lundsteen, Sara W.; Hackett, Marie G. – Int Reading Assn Conf Proc Pt 1, 1968
Descriptors: Abstract Reasoning, Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes, Concept Formation
Earp, N. Wesley – J Reading, 1970
Descriptors: Content Area Reading, Literature Reviews, Mathematical Vocabulary, Mathematics
Miller, Wilma H. – Reading Horiz, 1970
Descriptors: Critical Reading, Individual Differences, Instructional Materials, Mathematical Vocabulary
Barth, Roland S. – Childhood Educ, 1970
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Educational Objectives, Experiential Learning, Parent School Relationship
Keislar, Evan R. – J Res Develop Educ, 1969
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Educational Objectives, Evaluation Criteria, Goal Orientation
Lundsteen, Sara W. – J Res Develop Educ, 1969
Review based on a report presented at the International Reading Association, Kansas City, 1969. (AP)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Critical Thinking, Elementary Education, Language Skills
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Magin, D. J. – Studies in Higher Education, 1982
A study of students' group learning behavior in a laboratory course in experimental engineering at the University of New South Wales, Australia is reported. Observations of students at work and students' reports of their group activities indicate continuing group involvement in an extensive range of collaborative peer learning activities.…
Descriptors: Cooperation, Group Behavior, Higher Education, Laboratory Experiments
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Trelinski, G. – Educational Studies in Mathematics, 1983
Identified difficulties encountered in spontaneous modeling, as well as strategies, approaches, and language used in this activity. Graduate mathematics students (N=223) were asked to create a mathematical model of a biological process. Their solutions and strategies are analyzed and results described. Significant conclusions for teaching applied…
Descriptors: Biology, Cognitive Processes, College Mathematics, Educational Research
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Holzman, Thomas G.; And Others – Journal of Educational Psychology, 1983
The cognitive determinants of number series completion performance were studied by presenting a systematic set of problems to college adults and to average- and high-IQ elementary school children. In each group, a combination of process and content-knowledge variables accounted for more than 70 percent of the variance in solution difficulty.…
Descriptors: Age Differences, Cognitive Ability, Difficulty Level, Epistemology
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Lopez-Real, Francis – Mathematics in School, 1983
What is meant by meaningful instruction is discussed in terms of interest and relevance, pseudo-real problems, unconscious reinforcement, stories for symbols, and mathematical mirrors. That mathematics must be talked about with and by children is emphasized. (MNS)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Elementary Secondary Education, Geometric Concepts, Language Role
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Linquist, Mary Montgomery; And Others – Arithmetic Teacher, 1983
Results from the third national mathematics assessment are presented. Overall, the performance of nine year olds changed little since the second assessment, while significant gains were made by 13 year olds. Data on whole numbers, fractions and decimals, other basic concepts, and problem solving are discussed. (MNS)
Descriptors: Computation, Educational Assessment, Educational Research, Elementary Education
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Rose, Steven R. – Child and Youth Services, 1982
Describes classroom approaches for encouraging healthy social interaction: social skills training, and interpersonal cognitive problem solving. Addresses service delivery considerations, such as personnel, purpose, types of children, research and service, and scheduling. (AOS)
Descriptors: Children, Classroom Techniques, Cognitive Development, Educational Strategies
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