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The Reflective Practitioner: A Contemporary Paradigm's Relevance for Social Work Education.
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Papell, Catherine P.; Skolnik, Louise – Journal of Social Work Education, 1992
A discussion of the role of reflective thinking in the social work professional's training and practice looks at theories on the relationship of reflection and skilled action and at contemporary social work theories. It is suggested that Donald Schon's reflection-in-action model has applications in social work education and practice. (MSE)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Conceptual Tempo, Critical Thinking, Higher Education
Deficits in Problem Solving of Learning Disabled Children: A Cognitive Learning Style Approach.
Kotze, J. M. A. – 1986
Difficulties facing learning disabled (LD) students in problem solving are reviewed and an approach is proposed to help them make better use of the learning strategies available to them. A cognitive learning style approach to LD students is introduced, followed by an analysis of problem solving and the stages of information processing (attention,…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Style, Conceptual Tempo, Elementary Secondary Education
Dysfluency-Fluency: Implications of a New Cognitive Style for Reading Consultation.
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Aaron, P. G.; Whitefield, James – Journal of Reading, Writing, and Learning Disabilities International, 1990
This paper presents a cognitive style termed "dysfluency-fluency," illustrates the style with two case studies, and contrasts the dysfluent cognitive style with specific reading disability. Assessment procedures are outlined, and a rationale for considering dysfluency-fluency as a style distinguished from reflectivity-impulsivity is…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Style, Conceptual Tempo
Introduction.
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Osterman, Karen F. – Education and Urban Society, 1990
Discusses the concept of reflective practice developed by Donald Schon in 1983. Presents the questions explored in the five articles contained in this issue. Introduces each article and discusses the topics and recommendations provided by each article. (JS)
Descriptors: Administrator Effectiveness, Cognitive Processes, Conceptual Tempo, Decision Making
Cognitive Processing and the Development of Concepts by Deaf Students.
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Quinsland, Larry K.; Van Ginkel, Anne – American Annals of the Deaf, 1990
This paper defines the concept of structured processing as an activity that encourages students to reflect, describe, analyze, and communicate that which was recently experienced. The paper explores structured processing, outlines a cognitive processing hierarchy, and suggests methods for designing and leading processing activities for…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Structures, Communication (Thought Transfer), Concept Formation
Reflective Practice: A New Agenda for Education.
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Osterman, Karen F. – Education and Urban Society, 1990
Reviews the concept of reflective practice within the framework of experiential learning theory. Discusses ways in which reflective practice advances professional practice for teachers and administrators. Explores the implications of these ideas for professional education and for school reform. (JS)
Descriptors: Administrator Effectiveness, Cognitive Processes, Conceptual Tempo, Decision Making
Thinking for Themselves: Developing Strategies for Reflective Learning.
Wilson, Jeni; Jan, Lesley Wing – 1993
Based on the theory that teachers can help children to become active, responsible learners, this book emphasizes the value of the process of reflection--of analyzing and making judgments about what has happened--and explores strategies to raise awareness of reflective thinking processes. The book provides teachers with practical examples of how…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Classroom Environment, Cognitive Processes, Conceptual Tempo