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Download full textNelissen, Jo M. C.; Tomic, Welko – 1996
A cognitive or internal representation refers to an organized system of information which reflects certain, but not all, of the information about reality being represented. This paper considers various opinions, controversies, and debates about what representation is, how it comes about, and what forms of representation can be distinguished. The…
Descriptors: Abstract Reasoning, Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Psychology
Peer reviewedMatthews, Michael R. – Science and Education, 1997
Provides references that relate mostly to educational constructivism and to articles that address epistemological and philosophical matters in science education. Topics include children's learning, cognitive development, curriculum development, classroom practices, and teacher education. Contains 109 references. (DDR)
Descriptors: Cognitive Psychology, Cognitive Structures, Constructivism (Learning), Educational Strategies
