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Farrell, Margaret A. – Mathematics Teacher, 1992
Discusses the use of feedback from students and the analysis of students' error patterns to understand why students develop misconceptions in mathematics. Looks at learning vis-a-vis the abstract nature of mathematics and the students' cognitive development. (MDH)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Cognitive Measurement, Error Correction, Error Patterns
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Mettler, R. – Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 1994
This article presents a rationale for emphasizing discovery instruction over guided instruction in teaching cane travel skills to people with severe visual impairments. Discovery instruction is seen to facilitate the use of intrinsic feedback in developing perceptual-cognitive skills as well as promoting problem solving, retention, and transfer of…
Descriptors: Blindness, Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes, Discovery Learning
Schatz, Mona Struhsaker; Sinden, Arleen R. – 1991
This module is part of a training program for foster parents and foster care workers offered at Colorado State University. The module's learning objectives address: (1) child development in the contexts of family and social development; (2) the physical, social, mental, and psychological tasks of adolescence; (3) the range of normal adolescent…
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Adolescents, Behavior Problems, Behavior Standards
Schatz, Mona Struhsaker; And Others – 1991
This module is part of a training program for foster parents and foster care workers offered at Colorado State University. The module's learning objectives address: (1) child development within the context of family and social development; (2) the stages of cognitive, social, emotional, moral, and physical development; (3) the range of normal…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Child Development, Cognitive Development, Course Descriptions