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Peer reviewedGiordan, Andre – Impact of Science on Society, 1991
Discusses the epistemology and typical applications of learning models focusing on practical methods to operationally introduce the distinctive, alloseric models into the educational environment. Alloseric learning models strive to minimize the characteristic resistance that learners typically exhibit when confronted with the need to reorganize or…
Descriptors: Cognitive Structures, Concept Formation, Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Strategies
Peer reviewedHill, Douglas M.; Redden, Michael G. – School Science and Mathematics, 1985
Control group students (receiving descriptive, non-inquiry science) and experimental group students (using Science Curriculum Improvement Study-SCIS "Interaction and Systems" materials) were later combined in grade 4 for instruction with SCIS "Subsystems and Variables" materials. Results show similar difficulties in learning…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Comparative Analysis, Concept Formation, Elementary Education
