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Frey, Nancy; Fisher, Douglas – Early Childhood Education Journal, 2010
This manuscript focuses on neuroscience research that may have applicability for early childhood educators. Beginning with cautions about the usefulness of neurosciences, we offer reviews of several ideas that can inform the practice of early childhood educators. We begin with the understanding that reading is not innate, meaning that every brain…
Descriptors: Research Needs, Reading Research, Young Children, Brain
Paul, G. Douglas – Learning, 1987
A simple lesson on magnetism can foster childrens' natural enthusiasm for science and set the stage for discoveries that parallel those of famous scientists. (JD)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Learning Strategies, Observational Learning, Science Instruction
Markle, Sandra – Instructor, 1987
A milk processing plant is described. Starter and advanced lesson activities using milk for observation are presented. (MT)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Observational Learning, Science Instruction

Selig, Suzanne M.; Perlstadt, Harry – Teaching Sociology, 1985
In a medical sociology course composed of health care students with little sociology background and sociology students with no health care background, a paired observation exercise was given. Health care and sociology students were paired, and each pair observed the same medical encounter and reviewed each other's papers. (Author/RM)
Descriptors: Higher Education, Observational Learning, Peer Teaching, Physician Patient Relationship

Pugh, Ava F.; Dukes, Lenell V. – Science and Children, 1986
Presents an overview of a long-term unit centering on observations of biological change. Explains the purpose, procedures, and activities of long-term projects as: watching a plot of land; seeing how a baby grows, and witnessing kitten birth and growth. Suggests additional activities which address the concept of continuity. (ML)
Descriptors: Biology, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Observational Learning

Allen, Natividad M. – Teaching of Psychology, 1979
Describes "mini-lab" as one of the requirements for a university undergraduate course in child psychology. Students observe and record the activities of children in a child care center. (KC)
Descriptors: Child Psychology, College Instruction, Field Experience Programs, Higher Education

Siegel, Gerald M.; And Others – Journal of Speech and Hearing Research, 1990
Ten infants aged 8-12 months were studied to determine whether they would spontaneously imitate the average fundamental frequency or fundamental frequency contour of their speaking partners. Acoustic analyses failed to reveal any tendency by the infants to adjust vocal pitch, amplitude, or duration in home or laboratory settings. (Author/JDD)
Descriptors: Imitation, Infants, Interaction, Interpersonal Communication

Goldstein, Howard; Mousetis, Lori – Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 1989
The effects of expressive modeling experiences on the observational learning of generative language by children with severe mental retardation was investigated. All six children (aged six-nine) demonstrated observational learning of responses modeled by their peers. Organizing the modeling experiences according to matrix-training principles…
Descriptors: Expressive Language, Generalization, Language Acquisition, Matrices

Swartz, Robert J. – Educational Leadership, 1986
Discusses certain teachers' rejection of prepackaged curricula for infusion of critical thinking skills into their teaching. Observational learning develops thinking skills and deepens understanding of causality and responsibility, whether the context is the Battle of Lexington or Chicken Little's dilemma. Strong administrative support is needed…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Critical Thinking, Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education
Smith, Robert W. – Learning, 1984
This article provides detailed instructions on how to hatch chicken eggs. Sections include: (1) making the incubator; (2) making the brooder; (3) guidelines for hatching eggs; (4) from incubator to brooder; and (5) recommended readings. (JMK)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Observational Learning
Hopkins, Lee Bennett – Teacher, 1979
Discussed are several books suitable for use with elementary school students to help them conduct their own studies of animals, especially in regard to the way they communicate. (KC)
Descriptors: Animal Behavior, Bibliographies, Books, Childrens Literature

Robinson, Peter G. – English Language Teaching Journal, 1981
Discusses methods for encouraging advanced language students to learn on their own. Successful learning results from the high stimulation and continuous activity of conscious and unconscious observation. If the learner is enabled to observe consciously outside the classroom, he will do it unconsciously and learning will be constant. (PJM)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Independent Study, Learning Processes, Observational Learning

Shelton, Betty Sue; And Others – Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools, 1991
Eight students (ages 9-12) with mild mental retardation were instructed in sight-word reading in 2 small groups. Results showed that the time delay procedure was effective, that students learned other students' words through observation, and that students learned some incidental information. (Author/JDD)
Descriptors: Incidental Learning, Instructional Effectiveness, Intermediate Grades, Mild Mental Retardation

McDonald, Charlotte J. – Science and Children, 1987
Provides suggestions for activities that focus on earthworms. Includes observational exercises on earthworms' reactions to light and touch. (ML)
Descriptors: Animal Behavior, Animals, Biology, Elementary Education

Russell, Crawford L. – Art Education, 1979
Presents a model for a creative art lesson which uses a mediational approach to modifying creative behaviors. Students learn vicariously through first observing a model demonstrate the complete learning experience. (Author/SJL)
Descriptors: Art Education, Behavior Modification, Creative Art, Demonstrations (Educational)