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McLoughlin, Eilish, Ed.; Finlayson, Odilla E., Ed.; Erduran, Sibel, Ed.; Childs, Peter E., Ed. – Contributions from Science Education Research, 2019
This edited volume presents innovative current research in the field of Science Education. The chapter's deal with a wide variety of topics and research approaches, conducted in a range of contexts and settings. Together they make a strong contribution to knowledge on science teaching and learning. The book consists of selected presentations from…
Descriptors: Theory Practice Relationship, Science Education, Teaching Methods, Learning Processes
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Steiner, Hans-Georg – For the Learning of Mathematics, 1987
Comments on six theses about mathematics education are presented. How theories on teaching and learning mathematics are derived or developed, how philosophies are related, and their role in mathematics education are among the points discussed. (MNS)
Descriptors: Conference Papers, Educational Philosophy, Educational Theories, Learning
Massey, Ann – 1986
The effect on algebra achievement of college students of using a specific study method, algebra notecards, was examined. Whether achievement differed for adult learners and traditional college students, and the interaction between the study method and the status of the learner were also investigated. The research was conducted at the University of…
Descriptors: Algebra, Cognitive Style, College Mathematics, Conference Papers
Sherman, Lawrence W.; And Others – 1986
This document presents reports of three studies focused on cooperative pedagogical strategies. The first concerns individualistic and cooperative goal structures in high school mathematics achievement. Two general mathematics classes were taught a unit on percents, one with a cooperative and the other an individualistic goal structure. The…
Descriptors: Competition, Conference Papers, Cooperation, Educational Research
Karplus, Robert, Ed. – 1980
This document contains 58 papers, all of which focus on the psychology of mathematics education. The papers were organized under five general themes: (1) teaching and learning mathematics (17 papers), (2) investigations of mathematical thinking (17 papers), (3) mathematical procedures (12 papers), (4) processes and strategies in the mathematics…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Conference Papers, Educational Psychology, Educational Research
Hershkowitz, Rina, Ed. – 1983
This document contains plenary and contributed papers presented at the seventh PME meeting, held near Jerusalem, Israel in July 1983. Three plenary papers focused on implicit models in solving problems, discussions with teachers and children, and heuristics. Contributed papers were classified under seven headings: learning theories…
Descriptors: Algebra, Cognitive Processes, Computers, Concept Formation