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Peer reviewedCathcart, W. George – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 1990
Describes study that was conducted with fifth graders to investigate the effects of Logo instruction on three measures of cognitive style: divergent thinking, field dependence/independence, and impulsivity/reflectivity. Treatments of the experimental and control groups are explained, and results of pretests and posttests are analyzed. (11…
Descriptors: Analysis of Variance, Computer Assisted Instruction, Conceptual Tempo, Divergent Thinking
Peer reviewedWatson, J. Allen; And Others – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 1992
Describes a study that examined preschoolers' abilities to learn problem solving with LOGO, learn new strategies to use during problem solving, and transfer computer learning to other settings. Differences in the effectiveness of LOGO learning for field-dependent versus field-independent learning styles are discussed. (65 references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Analysis of Variance, Computer Assisted Instruction, Field Dependence Independence, Hypothesis Testing
Peer reviewedMacGregor, S. Kim; And Others – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 1988
Discussion of computer-assisted instruction and cognitive style focuses on a study of college students that investigated the relationship of student success in algebra and field independence-dependence. Topics discussed include the effectiveness of computers as instructional tools; treatments for experimental and control groups; courseware; and…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Algebra, Aptitude Treatment Interaction, Cognitive Processes
