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Fillmer, H. T.; Parkay, Forrest W. – 1990
Imagery has a significant role in cognitive development. Reading research has established the fact that good readers image spontaneously and that there is a high interrelationship between overall preference for a story, the amount of text-related imagery in the story, comprehension, and recall. Imagery researchers agree that everyone is capable of…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Creative Thinking, Imagination, Instructional Innovation

Jacover, Neal – Education, 1980
A combination of Eastern philosophy and cybernetics leads to a method of improving athletic skills (especially basketball) which is based on the theoretical basis of Maltz's philosophy of successful goal attainment. The method is relevant to the total educational process and to counselors. (SB)
Descriptors: Athletics, Basketball, Behavior Change, Computer Science

Craig, Robert P. – Teacher Education Quarterly, 1994
Describes a reflective inquiry teacher education program at one university, examining the relationship between values and teacher skills. The program emphasizes the development of analytical and critical thinking skills. The article describes 25 preservice teachers' value clusters, explores the necessary skills development, and shares one…
Descriptors: Constructivism (Learning), Creative Thinking, Critical Thinking, Higher Education

Lazerson, Marvin; And Others – Daedalus, 1984
A fundamental obligation of schooling in a democracy is to educate youth in the skills, knowledge, and attitudes that are crucial to an informed and involved citizenry. If schools are to enhance a citizenship based on taking responsibility for one's thinking and actions, imaginative expression and critical thinking must be taught. (RM)
Descriptors: Citizen Participation, Citizenship Education, Citizenship Responsibility, Creative Thinking