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Jiang, Xuan; Perkins, Kyle – Interdisciplinary Journal of Teaching and Learning, 2013
Bruner's constructs of learning, specifically the structure of learning, spiral curriculum, and discovery learning, in conjunction with the Cognitive Load Theory, are used to evaluate the Picture Word Inductive Model (PWIM), an inquiry-oriented inductive language arts strategy designed to teach K-6 children phonics and spelling. The PWIM reflects…
Descriptors: Constructivism (Learning), Cognitive Processes, Difficulty Level, Theories
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Seeley, Claire – Primary Science, 2011
The concept of TASC (Thinking Actively in a Social Context) was created by Belle Wallace (Wallace et al., 1993) as a model that can be used to nurture and develop thinking skills. As children work through the TASC wheel, the teacher has a very good opportunity to facilitate explicit conversations about thinking. This allows the children to grow in…
Descriptors: Social Environment, Thinking Skills, Inquiry, Elementary School Science