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Lawson, Anton E.; Wollman, Warren T. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 2003
According to Piaget's theory, maturation of the nervous system is sufficient for the development of formal thought. If this were the case, the job of the educational system would be small indeed. Rather, maturation determines only the totality of possibilities and impossibilities at a given stage. This study investigates whether instructional…
Descriptors: Grade 5, Piagetian Theory, Anatomy, Reading Instruction
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Rahm, Jrene; Miller, Heather C.; Hartley, Laurel; Moore, John C. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 2003
We make the case for an emergent notion of authenticity of science based on systems theory and neo-Piagetian thought. We propose that authentic science is an emergent property of a dynamic system of learning precipitated by the interactions among students, teachers, and scientists that occur within the contexts defined by the internal and external…
Descriptors: Systems Approach, Teaching Methods, Scientists, Science Curriculum
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Berg, Craig, A.; Phillips, Darrell G. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1994
Using Piagetian tasks designed to assess specific mental structures, researchers investigate the relationship between logical thinking structures and the ability of students to construct and interpret line graphs. Results revealed that a significant correlation exists between the aforementioned variables. Suggests and cautions that only at certain…
Descriptors: Data Interpretation, Developmental Stages, Educational Research, Elementary Secondary Education
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Mulopo, Moses M.; Fowler, H. Seymour – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1987
Reports on a study that examined the differential effectiveness of traditional and discovery methods of chemistry instruction in Zambia. Compared were the teaching of science concepts, understandings about science, and scientific attitudes to learners at the concrete and formal levels of cognitive development. (TW)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Chemistry, Cognitive Ability, Cognitive Measurement
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Saunders, Walter L.; Shepardson, Daniel – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1987
Reports on a study designed to examine the effect of concrete and formal instruction upon reasoning and science achievement of sixth grade students. Results indicated that the concrete instruction group had significantly higher levels of performance in science achievement and cognitive development and that males outperformed females. (TW)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Cognitive Development, Cognitive Structures, Educational Strategies