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| Science and Children | 3 |
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Peer reviewedWilliams, David L. – Science and Children, 1975
Stresses the importance of learner involvement, and adult patience and understanding, for a child's success in learning and consequently in living. (EB)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Discovery Learning, Elementary Education, Intellectual Development
Peer reviewedVidler, Derek C.; Lawlor, Francis X. – Science and Children, 1976
Demonstrations are presented in which children can be introduced to evidence of specific concepts enabling them to participate in such a way that any conceptual conflicts that might arise in this learning situation can be gradually reduced. (EB)
Descriptors: Concept Formation, Concept Teaching, Discovery Learning, Elementary Education
Peer reviewedLittman, Karen; Baron, Diane T. – Science and Children, 1976
Presents an environmental recreation program set up to initiate and improve upon the levels of personal and social functioning of the handicapped child. Programs are based in community centers or parks, in a neighborhood play area or near a woods. It is considered a nonthreatening approach. (EB)
Descriptors: Creative Thinking, Elementary Secondary Education, Environmental Education, Environmental Influences
