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Haroutunian, Sophie – Educational Theory, 1980
Piaget's use of the equilibrium model to define knowledge results in a cybernetic conception of knowledge that cannot explain how knowledge becomes possible. The knowledge that behaviors apply discriminately must be acquired, and cannot be programed, and therefore cannot be learned. (FG)
Descriptors: Cognitive Style, Concept Formation, Cybernetics, Developmental Stages
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Jones, M. Gail; Tretter, Thomas; Paechter, Manuela; Kubasko, Dennis; Bokinsky, Alexandra; Andre, Thomas; Negishi, Atsuko – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 2007
This study examined middle and high school students' perceptions of a weeklong science experience with nanotechnology and atomic force microscopy. Through an examination of student self assessments and their writing, the study allowed us to examine some of the issues that may contribute to discrepancies that are seen between European-American and…
Descriptors: Cultural Differences, Student Attitudes, Racial Differences, Secondary School Students
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Bonanno, Philip; Kommers, P. A. M. – Educational Psychology, 2005
This paper reports work in progress investigating gender differences and styles in the use of digital games amongst advanced level biology students. It is an elaboration on previous work exploring the relationship between cognitive style and academic performance in Maltese students taking biology at advanced level. In this previous work the…
Descriptors: Cognitive Style, Academic Achievement, Computers, Gender Differences
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Chrisjohn, Roland D.; Peters, Michael – Journal of American Indian Education, 1986
Disputes evidence used to label American Indians as right-brain dominant. Points out dangers in incorporating untested theories about right-hemisphere learners into curriculum revision. (LFL)
Descriptors: American Indian Education, American Indians, Cognitive Style, Curriculum Development
James, Waynne B.; Galbraith, Michael W. – Lifelong Learning, 1985
This article discusses only the perceptual modality, or sensory-intake styles of learning, and the implications for adult education. In addition, several techniques that the practitioner can utilize to assist in helping adult learners identify their learning style(s) are presented. (CT)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Learning, Aural Learning, Cognitive Style
Mayberry, Lupita; Karr-Kidwell, PJ – 1981
A review is presented of research findings on the operation and functions of the two hemispheres of the brain. In tracing discoveries on hemispheric specialization (the left processing information objectively, linguistically, and linearly; the right, spacially, intuitively, and creatively) the importance of achieving a balance between the…
Descriptors: Cerebral Dominance, Cognitive Style, Curriculum Development, Early Childhood Education