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Download full textZeuli, John P. – 1986
This critical analysis examines the claim that learning within the student's zone of proximal development is enhanced by "making connections to what the learner already knows." It is argued that Rogoff's and Gardner's use of Vygotsky's theory to explain learning in school-like tasks places primary emphasis on how the adult should connect…
Descriptors: Cognitive Ability, Concept Teaching, Cultural Context, Educational Environment
Hawkins, Jan – 1985
Designed to help understand the cognitive and social effects of children's classroom experiences with LOGO and computers, this study presents an account of the ways in which two elementary school teachers thought about, grappled with, and practiced LOGO in their classrooms over a 2-year period. The account is organized chronologically, first…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Cognitive Development, Development, Elementary Education
Peer reviewedJohnson, David W.; Johnson, Roger; Dudley, Bruce; Mitchell, James; Fredrickson, Joel – Journal of Social Psychology, 1997
Presents the results of a study where middle school students enrolled in conflict resolution training wrote essays explaining how they would respond to conflict situations. Students not receiving the training were the control group. Significant differences occurred between the training and control groups concerning knowledge of negotiation…
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Behavioral Objectives, Conflict Resolution, Guidance Programs
Peer reviewedWolf, Shelby A. – Journal of Curriculum Studies, 1996
Describes the process through which a multiracial, urban elementary class of remedial students adapted the children's story, "Dr. DeSoto," for an in-class presentation. Expands on this example to discuss the role of drama in language, cognitive development, and problem solving. Includes extensive transcripts of the children's…
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Cognitive Development, Cooperation, Creative Expression
Peer reviewedFeigin, Judith; Meisgeier, Charles – Journal of Reading, Writing, and Learning Disabilities International, 1987
Poor social skills of children with serious learning disabilities may be more limiting than their academic deficits. This paper reviews the social and behavioral issues related to social status, self-control, problem-solving behavior, student-teacher relationships, language and communication skills, individual temperament differences, and learning…
Descriptors: Adaptive Behavior (of Disabled), Cognitive Style, Communication Skills, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedChung, Chiang Hon; Watkins, David – Journal of Social Psychology, 1995
Briefly presents the results of an evaluation of a Hong Kong social skills training class. The class used Western-style training in that problem-solving skills, communication skills, relaxation skills, and assertiveness training were taught from a cognitive perspective. The evaluative instruments suggested significant improvement for the students.…
Descriptors: Assertiveness, Cognitive Processes, Communication Skills, Evaluation Methods
