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Toepfer, Conrad F., Jr. – 1986
Implications of biophysicist Herman Epstein's research on brain growth periodization, which develop a neurobiological consideration of learning issues for middle school curricula, have created controversy among educators and stimulus for further research. This presentation (1) summarizes the writer's interpretations of these data and implications…
Descriptors: Biophysics, Cognitive Development, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Research
Nicastro, Mary L. – 1991
This study sought to develop theoretical propositions for the institutional, course, instructor, and student characteristics of the learning environment where interactive learning techniques are used in college-level business courses. Using an interpretive case study method with examination of documents, observations of instructors and students,…
Descriptors: Business Administration Education, Case Studies, Classroom Communication, Classroom Environment
Helm, Hugh – 1985
In this survey, an attempt is made to summarize the perspective on so-called 'misconceptions' research of those whose work in this field has not been guided by learning theory. Following the terminology of Driver and Erickson (1983), this research is called 'problem-oriented' in this paper. Its epistemological assumptions and assumptions about…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Concept Formation, Educational Research, Elementary Secondary Education