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Direct linkDaniela Torres; Surya Pulukuri; Binyomin Abrams – Journal of Chemical Education, 2023
Knowledge transfer refers to the (1) recognition of overlap in past learning and new academic goals, (2) recollection of previously learned information, and (3) application of past learning in a new context or discipline. Promoting effective transfer remains a notorious challenge for chemistry educators. To address this need, the step back,…
Descriptors: Knowledge Level, Cognitive Processes, Self Efficacy, Chemistry
Peer reviewedBogner, Franz X. – Journal of Environmental Education, 1998
Evaluates the ultimate goals of environmental and ecological education. Examines two versions of an established outdoor ecology program in a national park. Surveys students (N=700) using knowledge statements. Contains 64 references. (DDR)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Concept Formation, Ecology, Educational Assessment
Peer reviewedRowell, Jack A.; Dawson, Chris J. – Research in Science and Technological Education, 1984
Investigated the efficacy of an instructional program designed to induce students to construct a mental scheme in which experimental design and natural experiments are understood as facets of the same problems and which incorporates a general solution procedure applicable to both. Results show a highly significant posttest achievement by the…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Cognitive Processes, Grade 8, Problem Solving
Peer reviewedSneider, Cary; And Others – Science Education, 1984
Tested the effectiveness of a program designed to teach children how to conduct and interpret a controlled experiment. Results indicate that the ability to control variables can be taught using the program (which consists of activities related to designing, building, and launching model rockets). (JN)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Cognitive Processes, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education
Padilla, Michael J.; Ollila, Lloyd – 1979
The purposes of this study were to investigate: (1) effectiveness of three small group teaching methods on the acquisition and retention of seriation abilities; (2) transfer of seriation abilities using the three treatments; and (3) relationship between visual and nonvisual seriation abilities. One hundred twenty first grade Canadian students were…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Tests, Educational Research
Download full textWright, Emmett L.; And Others – 1989
Teaching has been described by a number of educational researchers as a complex cognitive activity. In an effort to contribute to the knowledge base for elementary science teacher effectiveness, this study was undertaken to build upon the procedures and findings of previous intensive instruction research by providing a framework for the…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Elementary School Science, Elementary School Teachers, Elementary Secondary Education
Spector, Barbara S.; Gibson, Charles W. – 1989
The purpose of this study was to explore middle school students' perceptions of what factors facilitated their learning of science. Between 50 and 60 high-achieving middle school students were in residence on the University of South Florida campus for 12 consecutive days of study in the "World of Water" program. There were two sessions per summer…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Style, Curriculum Design, Intermediate Grades
