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Download full textLederman, Norman G.; Chang, Huey-Por – 1994
The development and role of subject matter knowledge within teachers' professional development is currently the source of much research; however, the parallel development and role of pedagogical knowledge has yet to be systematically analyzed. In investigating this seldomly tapped area of concern, researchers involved 26 preservice science…
Descriptors: Cognitive Structures, Comparative Education, Educational Research, Foreign Countries
Peer reviewedWheeler, Alan E.; Hill, Doug – Science Teacher, 1990
Described is the relative complexity of commonly used diagrams in science instruction. Student interpretations of diagrams, implications for science instruction and the prevention of science misconceptions is discussed. (CW)
Descriptors: Cognitive Structures, Concept Formation, Diagrams, Illustrations
Peer reviewedRoth, Wolff-Michael – Science Teacher, 1990
The use of concept maps, Vee diagrams, flow charts, and productive questions to increase student understanding of laboratory exercises and to improve student attitudes toward lab classes is discussed. Examples of each are provided. Student responses to these teaching methods are described. (CW)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Cognitive Structures, Concept Mapping, Diagrams
Peer reviewedWoods, Donald R. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 1989
Reviews a monograph which addresses children's higher-order thinking skills. Suggests the following for teaching problem solving: identify and develop content-independent and content-dependent problem-solving skills, connect developed skills through workshop-style activities to subject discipline, and help students identify and reconstruct their…
Descriptors: Abstract Reasoning, Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Structures
