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Graves, Norman J., Ed. – 1984
This collection of papers examines research methods in geographical education in nine countries. "Research Methods in the History of Geographical Education" (William Marsden, the United Kingdom) examines the methods used and some of the research undertaken in the history of geographical education. "Research Methods in Investigating…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Comparative Education, Computer Assisted Instruction, Educational Media
Shumway, Richard J., Ed. – 1980
This volume represents an effort to develop a definitive reference work on research in mathematics education. The reference is divided into two parts. Part 1, on the research process, focuses on problems of research methods and their relevance to research in mathematics education. Part 1 also introduces the beginner to some of the issues and…
Descriptors: Attitudes, Cognitive Development, Concept Formation, Curriculum Research
Bornstein, Marc H., Ed. – 2002
Concerned with social settings and correlates of parenting, this volume, the second of five volumes on parenting, deals specifically with the biological and the contextual influences on parenting. The volume consists of the following 12 chapters: (1) "The Evolution of Parenting and Evolutionary Approaches to Childrearing" (David F.…
Descriptors: Biological Influences, Caregiver Child Relationship, Caregiver Role, Child Rearing
Forman, Ellice A., Ed.; And Others – 1993
Sociocultural theory has challenged existing notions of cognitive development by suggesting that psychological functioning is specific to its social context and is dependent on the mastery of culturally defined modes of speaking, thinking, and acting. This book provides a representative sample of work on the social and cultural foundations of…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Cognitive Development, Concept Teaching, Constructivism (Learning)
Bornstein, Marc H., Ed. – 1995
Concerned with social settings and correlates of parenting, this volume, the second of four volumes on parenting deals specifically with the biology and the ecology of parenting. The volume consists of 12 chapters as follows: (1) "Hormonal Basis of Parenting in Mammals" (Jay S. Rosenblatt); (2) "Parenting in Primates" (Kim A.…
Descriptors: Biological Influences, Caregiver Child Relationship, Caregiver Role, Child Rearing
Goncu, Artin, Ed. – 1999
Stressing that children's development in diverse cultures follows different paths, this book describes children's development in its cultural context. The book illustrates that the everyday work, school, and play activities provided for children vary from one culture to another depending on the social and economic structure of the cultures and…
Descriptors: Beliefs, Case Studies, Child Development, Children
Bukowski, William M., Ed.; And Others – 1996
Most research on the subject of friendship has concentrated on peer acceptance, dyadic properties, and the contribution that friendship makes to development and adjustment. This book explores the role of friendships in a child's social and emotional growth. The articles, based on presentations made at an SRCD (Society for Research in Child…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Child Abuse, Childhood Attitudes, Cognitive Development
Download full textLesh, Richard, Ed.; Lamon, Susan J., Ed. – 1992
This book grew out of a conference sponsored by the Educational Testing Service and the University of Wisconsin's National Center for Research in Mathematical Science Education that focused on assessment issues in mathematics education. The book's 16 chapters focus on clarifying and articulating the goals of assessment and instruction. They are…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Cognitive Measurement, Educational Innovation, Educational Trends
Inkeles, Alex, Ed.; And Others – 1980
Sixteen essays provide a perspective on the range and depth of current research in sociology. Almost all the authors are with departments of sociology in U.S. colleges and universities. The essays fall into ten broad categories: theory and methods, social processes, institutions, formal organization, political and economic sociology,…
Descriptors: Athletics, Cognitive Development, Comparative Education, Drinking
Bornstein, Marc H., Ed. – 2002
Concerned with practical aspects of meeting children's needs, this volume, the fifth of five on parenting, describes the nuts and bolts of parenting as well as the promotion of positive parenting practices. The volume consists of the following 19 chapters: (1) "The Ethics of Parenting" (Diana Baumrind and Ross A. Thompson; (2) "Parenting and…
Descriptors: Child Development, Child Health, Child Rearing, Cognitive Development
Roberts, Joanne E., Ed.; Wallace, Ina F., Ed.; Henderson, Frederick W., Ed. – 1997
The 12 chapters of this book provide a synthesis of what is currently known about otitis media and its sequelae on aspects of child development. Chapters are grouped into four sections: definition, prevalence, and diagnosis; auditory, language, and learning sequelae; medical and surgical management; and international perspectives and future…
Descriptors: Auditory Perception, Child Development, Clinical Diagnosis, Cognitive Development
Ammon, Mary Sue, Ed. – 1999
This document describes the work of several universities to make teacher-family partnerships a high priority in teacher preparation. The case studies of several successful programs demonstrate that teacher preparation programs can undertake various approaches to help teachers develop the skills and knowledge needed to carry out their partnership…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Constructivism (Learning), Cultural Awareness, Cultural Differences
Bornstein, Marc H., Ed. – 1995
Concerned with different types of parents and the forces that shape parenting, this volume, the first of four volumes on parenting deals specifically with parent-child relationships throughout the lifespan and the parenting of children of different physical, behavioral, and intellectual needs. The volume consists of 12 chapters as follows: (1)…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Child Health, Child Rearing, Child Welfare
Tucker, G. Richard, Ed. – 1993
The numbers of culturally and linguistically diverse students in classrooms at all levels of study are increasing dramatically. In addition, the available information indicates that in general they are not performing well scholastically. Five articles address this issue; they are remarks from a 1992 symposium of members from the Teachers of…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Bilingual Education Programs, Cognitive Development, Communicative Competence (Languages)
Wilkinson, Louise Cherry, Ed.; Marrett, Cora B., Ed. – 1985
The 11 chapters comprising this work focus on the interactional influences that may be related to differential classroom experiences for males and females. The effects of contextual factors, teacher characteristics, and student characteristics are investigated. Addressed primarily to researchers, this information should prove useful to teachers,…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Cognitive Development, Elementary School Students, Elementary Secondary Education
