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Cohen, Leonora M. – OSSC Bulletin, 1988
To foster individual development, educators must seek the gifts in every child, in those not demonstrating academic abilities as well as in the most brilliant. Instead of stifling thinking, creativity, and interest development, educators must encourage these behaviors. Currently, a big discrepancy exists between the child's potential and what…
Descriptors: Childhood Interests, Cognitive Development, Creative Thinking, Curiosity
Clark, Barbara – 1988
Data on the development of intelligence and the concept of giftedness are interpreted for use in the classroom and are applied to the development of strategies to optimize learning. The Integrative Education Model is introduced, with its purpose of empowering the learner physically, emotionally, cognitively, and intuitively. The teacher's role is…
Descriptors: Brain Hemisphere Functions, Cognitive Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Gifted
Ellis, Thomas I. – Research Roundup, 1988
This pamphlet reviews five reports that highlight an emerging consensus among researchers about the value of systematically incorporating cognitive instruction into the elementary school curriculum. First is a comprehensive framework by Robert J. Marzano and C. L. Hutchins for an integrated approach to thinking skills that has been developed and…
Descriptors: Abstract Reasoning, Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes, Critical Thinking
Sharma, Mahesh C. – Math Notebook, 1993
The development of the place value system and its universal use demonstrate the elegance and efficiency of mathematics. This paper examines the concept of place value by: (1) presenting the historical development of the concept of place value in the Hindu-Arabic system; (2) considering the evolution of the number zero and its role in place value;…
Descriptors: Arithmetic, Cognitive Development, Concept Formation, Elementary Education
Gardner, Nancy C., Ed.; Thompson, Christine, Ed. – Visual Arts Research, 1994
This document consists of the two issues of the journal "Visual Arts in Research" published in 1994. This journal focuses on the theory and practice of visual arts education from educational, historical, philosophical, and psychological perspectives. Number 1 of this volume includes the following contributions: (1) "Zooming in on the Qualitative…
Descriptors: Art Education, Childrens Art, Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes
Begley, Sharon – Newsweek, 1996
Argues that early childhood experiences with processes as diverse as language, mathematics, emotion, and music determine which neurons grow and remain active in the brain. Early exposure to these processes results in receptive programming. Discusses the implications for schools, teachers, and parents. (MJP)
Descriptors: Child Development, Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes, Early Childhood Education
Stevenson, Jean – Insights into Open Education, 1987
By integrating the language arts across the curriculum, teachers and librarians can help students make connections between what they already know and new material. Teachers committed to this approach need to spend time planning, executing, and evaluating the process and to bring the following essential components to the classroom: (1) love and…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Cognitive Development, Curriculum Design, Elementary Education
Fiala, Barbara – Primary English Notes (P.E.N.), 1979
Based on the idea that drama infuses the classroom with activity, imagination, language, and powerful learning experiences, this journal offers commentary and suggestions on classroom drama practices at the elementary level. The first section argues that drama motivates self-active learning and promotes language development, learning across the…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Cognitive Development, Creative Dramatics, Creative Teaching
Gardner, Nancy C., Ed.; Thompson, Christine, Ed. – Visual Arts Research, 1995
This document consists of the two issues of the journal "Visual Arts Research" published in 1995. This journal focuses on the theory and practice of visual arts education from educational, historical, philosophical, and psychological perspectives. Number 1 of this volume includes the following contributions: (1) "Children's Sensitivity to…
Descriptors: Aesthetic Education, Art Criticism, Art Education, Childrens Art
Sharma, Mahesh C., Ed.; Travaglini, Lillian E., Ed. – Math Notebook, 1988
Math Notebook is a publication issued 10 times a year, with each issue focusing on a particular learning problem in mathematics and its diagnosis and remediation through practical, workable strategies for use by teaches, parents, and tutors. All the articles were written by Mahesh C. Sharma, with the exception of "The Japanese Soroban," by Frances…
Descriptors: Algebra, Cognitive Development, Division, Elementary School Mathematics
McCoubrey, Sharon – BCATA Journal for Art Teachers, 1994
This theme issue reviews and confirms the connection between thinking skills and art education. Articles offer possible teaching approaches and specific lesson plans dealing with thinking skills. The issue includes: (1) "Editor's View" (Sharon McCoubrey); (2) "Critical and Creative Thinking and Making Art" (Carol Fineberg); (3)…
Descriptors: Art Education, Built Environment, Cognitive Development, Critical Thinking
Hood, Albert A. – ACU-I Bulletin, 1984
Student development along three cognitive and three psychosocial dimensions was studied at the University of Iowa. Six instruments were administered to students during their freshman and senior years. Attention was directed to moral development, ego development, and conceptual level, as well as freeing interpersonal relationships, establishing…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, College Freshmen, College Seniors, College Students
Investigations in Mathematics Education, 1983
Abstracts of 11 mathematics education research studies are provided. Each abstract is accompanied by the abstractor's analysis of or comments about the study. Studies reported include: "The Importance of Spatial Visualization and Cognitive Development for Geometry Learning in Preservice Elementary Teachers"; "Classroom Ratio of High…
Descriptors: Academic Aptitude, Calculators, Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes
Blosser, Patricia E., Ed.; Mayer, Victor J., Ed. – Investigations in Science Education, 1983
Critiques of 10 articles reporting research studies focused on various aspects of attitude development in science education and of six research articles related to investigations of learning and cognitive development are contained in this issue. Seven of the attitude articles describe investigations designed to change the attitudes of both…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Cognitive Tests, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education
Kapinus, Barbara A. – School, 1987
The strong relationship between knowledge of vocabulary and reading achievement leads to the conclusion that knowing the meaning of words in a passage enables the reader to answer questions about the passage. The goal of vocabulary instruction is the acquisition of the concepts represented by words as well as the ability to recognize and analyze…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Cognitive Development, Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education
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