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Ellington, Henry – 1987
An overview of participative exercises of the game/simulation/case study type is provided, and seven distinct types of exercises are identified and briefly described; i.e., "pure" games; "pure" simulations; "pure" case studies; simulation games; games used as case studies; simulated case studies; and simulation games used as case studies. The…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Cognitive Objectives, Educational Games, Foreign Countries
New Jersey Basic Skills Council, Trenton. – 1986
Developed in response to deficiencies in verbal and quantitative skills demonstrated by students entering New Jersey colleges and taking the New Jersey Basic Skills Placement Test, this overview is designed to help interested educators orient themselves to the important and rapidly growing field of thinking skills instruction. The Task Force on…
Descriptors: Abstract Reasoning, Academic Achievement, Cognitive Development, Cognitive Objectives

Goodwin, Bernard M.; And Others – CoED, 1984
Presents an instructional process designed to achieve educational objectives (comprehension, analysis, evaluation, synthesis, and application) in introductory computer programming and applications courses through student projects. The projects involve goals based on these objectives and integrate computational techniques, plotting displays, and…
Descriptors: Cognitive Objectives, Computation, Computer Graphics, Computer Software

Melville, Scott – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 1985
Teacher-tested ideas for teaching and evaluating cognitive skills of students in physical education programs are offered. (DF)
Descriptors: Cognitive Objectives, Cognitive Processes, Elementary Education, Evaluation Methods
Diem, Richard A. – Southwestern Journal of Social Education, 1979
Explains how students in high school social studies should benefit from participation in an economic education program. Presents objectives relating to the consumer in society, consumer rights and responsibilities, and consumer law. A directory of materials and resources concludes the article. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Cognitive Objectives, Consumer Education, Economics Education, Educational Objectives

Rice, Thomas J. – Teaching Sociology, 1978
Suggests a technique for use in college sociology courses which processes cognitive content in a small group. The method stresses sensitivity to group members, active participation in the learning process, individual responsibility for learning outcomes, and openness to feedback. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Cognitive Objectives, Group Activities, Group Dynamics

Holt, Barbara A.; Harrison, Betty C. – Action in Teacher Education, 1983
The "P.A.C. Game" provides a creative way for preservice teachers to develop their understanding of taxonomies of objectives in the psychomotor, affective, and cognitive domains. The game also helps give teachers feedback about students' progress. (PP)
Descriptors: Affective Objectives, Classification, Cognitive Objectives, Educational Games

Delisle, Jim – Roeper Review, 1995
This account of teaching regular and gifted students is based on a university education professor's return to the classroom. Discussion covers: the value of teaching without textbooks, compacting the curriculum to allow students to pursue their talents, and combining affective and cognitive content within the curriculum to promote student growth.…
Descriptors: Affective Objectives, Classroom Techniques, Cognitive Objectives, Curriculum Enrichment

London, Dalton – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1981
States that a major source of frustration for the second language teacher is the difficulty of bridging the gap between the formal aspects of language and the exploitation of the language in authentic situations. Suggests steps that can be taken to overcome the problem and to meet students' expectations. (MES)
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Class Activities, Classroom Communication, Cognitive Objectives

Martinez-Brawley, Emilia E. – Peabody Journal of Education, 1977
This article discusses different styles and methods of teaching and suggests that teachers bear in mind the relationship between their own specific purposes and their choice of method to implement them. (JD)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Cognitive Objectives, Educational Assessment, Educational Objectives

Miles, Dorothy D.; Forcht, Jonathan P. – Intervention in School and Clinic, 1995
Deficits common among secondary students with learning disabilities or mathematics deficiencies are considered, along with a strategy to teach upper level mathematics, such as algebra or calculus. The strategy involves use of a mentor to help students to comprehend mathematics vocabulary, develop their own problem-solving strategy, and create a…
Descriptors: Algebra, Calculus, Classroom Techniques, Cognitive Objectives
Frager, Alan M. – 1979
Well-known questioning strategies, built on question classification systems, are examined. Types of question classification systems are identified as: "hierarchical," which are sequential and cumulative; "non-hierarchical," which are based on elements which should not be rank ordered; systems which are "context-bound" to specifics; and…
Descriptors: Abstract Reasoning, Cognitive Objectives, Critical Thinking, Higher Education
Harmin, Merrill – 1994
This book provides practical, commonsense strategies successfully used by teachers to help students become active, responsible learners. In general, these strategies are centered on mutual respect, not bossiness; collaboration, not isolation; commitment to learning, not fear of failure; and the dignity of all, not praise or rewards for a few. Each…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Cognitive Objectives, Concept Formation, Cooperative Learning

Sonnier, Isadore L. – College Student Journal, 1982
Defines holistic education as a set of teaching strategies designed to cope with brain lateralization. Suggests that teaching strategies which facilitate learning through the right, holistic hemisphere foster more comprehensive learning. Suggests six steps to involve students in participating in an educational unit. (Author/JAC)
Descriptors: Affective Objectives, Cerebral Dominance, Cognitive Objectives, College Students
Roueche, John E.; Watkins, Karen – Community College Frontiers, 1980
Provides practical suggestions for the creation of a positive psychological climate, which is necessary to the success of high risk students. Included are strategies for encouraging student participation, fostering a success orientation, and relating to adult students. A list of references is included. (JP)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Adult Students, Affective Objectives, Classroom Environment