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Ost, David H. – School Science and Mathematics, 1985
Discusses the nature of technological literacy, considering its relationship to science education, mathematics education, and computer science education. Indicates that technological literacy is a skill and an attitude which is basic to contemporary society. Problems related to cognitive development are noted. (JN)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Computer Science Education, Mathematics Education, Science Education

Happs, John C.; Stead, Keith – Research in Science and Technological Education, 1989
Considered are two commonly used techniques, the interview and word association techniques. Highlighted is a third technique called the repertory grid. This third technique can be used to interpret students' knowledge based on an explicit, psychological theory of human behavior. (Author/CW)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Cognitive Structures, Evaluation Methods, Interviews
Good, Ron; And Others – 1988
The science learning cycle developed by Robert Karplus and others in the 1960's has been a useful model for many science teachers and researchers. This model stresses the use of structured inquiry to organize knowledge acquisition and problem solving. Recent research in the cognitive science tradition, however, has shown that learning and problem…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Structures, Concept Formation

Strauss, Michael J.; Levine, Shellie H. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 1986
Approximately 500 nonscience major university chemistry students were surveyed to record their interpretations of specific chemical symbolism before presenting modern concepts of atomic and molecular structure, in an attempt to understand the thought processes entering students use as they interpret symbolism. Results are reported and discussed.…
Descriptors: Chemistry, Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes, College Science

Smith, Robert F. – Young Children, 1981
Overviews characteristics of preoperational thought, summarizes Piaget's theory of the peroperational child's view of reality, explores implications of the preoperational stage of development for early childhood science education, and provides general guidelines for an early childhood science curriculum. (Author/RH)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Curriculum Development, Developmental Stages, Early Childhood Education

Williams, 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
Smith, Mike U. – 1986
Nine undergraduate science and non-science majors (novices) who had recently completed their first college classroom study of genetics and seven genetics graduate students and biology instructors (experts) were videotaped as they attempted to solve a selected group of seven moderately complex classifical genetics problems and three Piagetian tasks…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, College Science, Developmental Stages, Genetics

Leyden, Michael B. – Science Activities, 1976
Suggested are activities that might stimulate cognitive thought in students and which can be performed both in school and at home. (EB)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Creativity, Elementary Secondary Education, Instruction
Sweller, John – 1999
This book details the findings from a research team that used cognitive principles and a large range of experiments to devise a variety of instructional designs. Their recommendations are based on 20 years of objective, published research. Although the program focused on technical subjects, the findings can easily be applied to a range of…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries

Lawson, Anton E. – American Biology Teacher, 1979
Discusses how biology teachers can design or adapt existing laboratory and field experiences to promote reflective thinking and self-regulation of students. (HM)
Descriptors: Biology, Cognitive Development, Critical Thinking, Inquiry

Staver, John R. – School Science and Mathematics, 1984
The goal of this article is to identify and disseminate several important messages from recent research on formal thought. Reasoning by adolescents, measurement of Piagetian formal reasoning, the importance of additional factors, stages, and working memory are discussed. (MNS)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes, Educational Research, Higher Education

Miller, Robert L. – Physics Education, 1980
Presents Ausubel's theory of learning and discusses its implication for teaching physics in the classroom and some of the theory's shortcomings. (HM)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes, Educational Psychology, Elementary Secondary Education

Phillips, Darrell G. – Science Teacher, 1976
Reviews Piaget's stages of development and describes types of educational activities which are appropriate for specific levels of cognitive development. (CP)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Instructional Materials

Wheatley, Jack; And Others – Current: The Journal of Marine Education, 1985
Describes initial steps to determine characteristics of students and teachers with award-winning marine science projects selected by the National Marine Education Association. Thirteen student/sponsor pairs (1 zoo employee, 1 marine research employee, 11 high school teachers) completed instruments assessing learning/teaching styles, attitudes, and…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Marine Education, Science Education, Secondary Education

Blosser, Patricia E. – School Science and Mathematics, 1983
Reasons for the development of middle schools and characteristics of middle school students are discussed. Students' physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development are considered, with references to research evidence. (MNS)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Developmental Stages, Educational Research, Learning Theories