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Download full textRoss, E. Wayne; Hannay, Lynne M. – 1986
The purpose of the paper is to examine potential reasons for the lack of influence that reflective inquiry has had on social studies theory and to suggest an alternative perspective. The first two sections of the paper discuss the reasons for reflective inquiry's failure to impact on practice and include: (1) the interpretation of the inquiry…
Descriptors: Critical Thinking, Educational Strategies, Higher Education, Learning Strategies
Peer reviewedVanSickle, Ronald L.; Hoge, John D. – Theory and Research in Social Education, 1991
Identifies concepts and findings in cognitive psychology and cooperative learning relevant to teaching and learning higher cognitive skills. Derives implications from research to use as criteria for evaluating history and social science instruction programs. Critiques three models for teaching intellectual skills in the social studies curriculum.…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Cognitive Psychology, Cooperative Learning, Critical Thinking
