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Scheffler, Israel – 1991
The 14 essays included in this collection are an effort to apply philosophical thinking to educational themes, in the belief that critical thought is of the first importance in the conception and organization of educational activities. The book attempts to wed an analytical style of thought to a concern with practical issues. Part I provides a…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Computer Uses in Education, Critical Thinking, Curriculum
Saracho, Olivia N. Ed.; Spodek, Bernard, Ed. – 2002
Noting that the curriculum in early childhood education is dramatically different from that at other levels of education, this volume seeks to clarify some of the issues related to early childhood curriculum development and its bases in both personal knowledge and knowledge from the different disciplines to achieve a "balanced curriculum."…
Descriptors: Child Care, Cognitive Development, Computer Uses in Education, Curriculum Development
Download full textHarlen, Wynne – 1999
This book reviews the literature on effective science teaching, examining research from the United Kingdom and other countries. The studies included were those that made comparisons between two or more groups differing in science education experiences; those that involved upper elementary or lower secondary students; those that made comparisons in…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Computer Uses in Education, Constructivism (Learning), Curriculum Development
Siraj-Blatchford, John; Whitebread, David – 2003
The rapid growth of information and communication technologies (ICT) has prompted concerns among parents, educators, and policymakers over the suitability of many educational applications and electronic toys for young children. This book provides information on how children from birth to age 6 develop an early awareness--and subsequently develop…
Descriptors: Child Development, Childhood Needs, Cognitive Development, Computer Games
Healy, Jane M. – 1998
As the federal government provides funding to wire classrooms to the Internet, software companies market educational programs even for preschoolers, and school administrators cut funding in other areas to make room for new computers, it is time to examine the impact of computer use on children. Presented in three parts, this book examines the…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Age Differences, Brain, Child Development
Payne, Joseph N., Ed. – 1990
This book is for teachers of children in preschool through grade 4. It is designed to help teachers make important decisions about the mathematics curriculum and give them some effective ways to help children attain the mathematical power needed for everyday use and for future careers. Relevant research in each chapter provides a framework and…
Descriptors: Career Education, Cognitive Development, Computer Uses in Education, Concept Formation
Marlowe, Bruce A.; Page, Marilyn L. – 1998
This book addresses key issues that teachers raise about creating and sustaining constructivist classrooms, providing practical tips, techniques, and examples to allow step-by-step implementation of constructivism and ongoing evaluation of student progress. The book gives directions for use at any grade level and includes checklists to evaluate…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Change Strategies, Class Activities, Classroom Techniques
