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Brown, John Seely; And Others – Educational Researcher, 1989
Conventional schooling too often ignores the influence of school culture on what is learned in school. Knowledge is situated, being in part a product of the activity, context, and culture in which it is developed and used; this is known as cognitive apprenticeship. Implications for understanding learning and teaching are discussed. (Author/BJV)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Structures, Cognitive Style, Educational Environment
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Roth, Wolff-Michael – School Science and Mathematics, 1992
Provides a rationale for a learning environment in science classrooms that integrates science, mathematics, and technology while solving authentic problems. Describes activities that can be used in such an environment and presents data regarding students' attitudes toward the described activities. (MDH)
Descriptors: Calculators, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computers, Discovery Learning