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Nelissen, Jo M. C. – Curriculum and Teaching, 2017
From the 1930s onwards, the problem of the transition from primary to secondary school has been a source of discussion and contradiction in the Netherlands. For many years it has been disputed whether this transition problem should be conceived as a problem of selection (testing) or as an educational problem (reforming the instruction and…
Descriptors: Transitional Programs, Foreign Countries, Psychological Patterns, Cognitive Processes
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Krummheuer, Götz – Educational Studies in Mathematics, 2013
In 2008, the research center "Individual Development and Adaptive Education" was constituted by the Goethe University, the German Institute for International Educational Research, and the Sigmund Freud Institute, all located in Frankfurt am Main, Germany (http://www.idea-frankfurt.eu). The research of the center focuses on the…
Descriptors: Child Development, Research and Development Centers, Mathematics, Cognitive Processes
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Groce, Robin D. – Social Studies and the Young Learner, 2009
"Number the Stars" by Lois Lowry is a popular historical novel for adolescent readers about the Nazi occupation of Copenhagen, Denmark during World War II and the efforts of Danish resisters who successfully rescued 98% of that nation's Jewish population. While this 1998 book is considered to be a fictional account, most of the events in…
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Jews, War, Foreign Countries
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Dreisbach, Gesine; Haider, Hilde – Journal of Experimental Psychology: Learning, Memory, and Cognition, 2009
To pursue goal directed behavior, the cognitive system must be shielded against interference from irrelevant information. Aside from the online adjustment of cognitive control widely discussed in the literature, an additional mechanism of preventive goal shielding is suggested that circumvents irrelevant information from being processed in the…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Foreign Countries, Stimuli, Reaction Time
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Rey, Gunter Daniel – Australasian Journal of Educational Technology, 2011
Students (N = 101) used an introductory text and a computer simulation to learn fundamental concepts about statistical analyses (e.g., analysis of variance, regression analysis and General Linear Model). Each learner was randomly assigned to one cell of a 2 (with or without time advice) x 3 (with learning questions and corrective feedback, with…
Descriptors: Feedback (Response), Learning Theories, Computer Simulation, Statistical Analysis
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Stiller, Klaus D.; Jedlicka, Rosemarie – Australasian Journal of Educational Technology, 2010
In instructional multimedia design, it is often recommended that text accompanying pictures be presented in a personalised style to promote learning. The superiority of personalised over formal text is may be explained using social agency theory (Mayer, 2005b), but it has not been investigated empirically whether such effects are valid in…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Prior Learning, Grade 10, Instructional Design
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Avouris, N.; Fiotakis, G.; Kahrimanis, G.; Margaritis, M.; Komis, V. – Journal of Interactive Learning Research, 2007
In this article, we discuss key requirements for collecting behavioural data concerning technology-supported collaborative learning activities. It is argued that the common practice of analysis of computer generated log files of user interactions with software tools is not enough for building a thorough view of the activity. Instead, more…
Descriptors: Learning Activities, Computer Software, Computer Assisted Instruction, Problem Solving
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Budde, Marion; Niedderer, Hans; Scott, Philip; Leach, John – Physics Education, 2002
Focuses on the quantum atomic model Electronium. Outlines the Bremen teaching approach in which this model is used, and analyzes the learning of two students as they progress through the teaching unit. (Author/MM)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Concept Formation, Educational Strategies, Foreign Countries
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Hirblinger, Heiner – Zeitschrift fur Padagogik, 1999
Inquires of the significance of an insight into dynamic-unconscious processes in the classroom for an understanding of pedagogical practice. Outlines the difficulties of dealing with "emotional experiences" in school. States that the components of the psycho-analytic method can be applied only in a modified form within the classroom…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Cognitive Processes, Educational Methods, Educational Practices
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Lauth, Gerhard W.; Wiedl, Karl H. – International Journal of Disability, Development and Education, 1989
The historical development of special education in Germany is summarized. Four cognitive teaching methods for special education are described: cognitive behavior modification with a focus on problem solving and metacognition, intelligence training based on inductive thinking, application of Piagetian concepts, and dynamic testing. (Author/JDD)
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Cognitive Processes, Disabilities, Educational History
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Kade, Jochen – Zeitschrift fur Padagogik, 1993
Considers adult education within the more general cultural-theoretical framework of societal institutions. Asserts that special features of adult education may prevent complete analysis of the field. Focuses on the boundary areas typical of adult education rather than on traditional areas that are rapidly changing. (CFR)
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Education, Adult Learning, Adult Students
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Schaffter, Ortfried – Zeitschrift fur Padagogik, 1993
Discusses the time focused theoretical interpretation of adult education in relation to the integrative achievement of postsecondary education. Contends that a systematic temporal analysis of postsecondary presupposes the clarification of categories such as events, personal time structures, and synchronization. (CFR)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Cognitive Processes, Foreign Countries, Government School Relationship
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Bialystok, Franklin – Canadian Social Studies, 1995
Maintains that the Holocaust is an integral part of the Canadian secondary history and social science curriculum. Asserts that pedagogical considerations for the Holocaust should not differ from the study of other major events. Discusses content selection, skill development, appropriate resources, and student sensitivities. (CFR)
Descriptors: Anti Semitism, Cognitive Processes, Curriculum Development, Educational Change