A Study of Formal Reasoning in Elementary Education Majors.

Joyce, Lyle K.

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Publication Date: 1977

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A Study of Formal Reasoning in Elementary Education Majors

Joyce, Lyle K.

Science Education, 61, 2, 153-158, Apr-Jun 77

Sixty-six elementary education upperclassmen were tested to determine their Piagetian stage of intellectual development. Results indicated 26 percent were very formal, 52 percent formal, 15 percent transitional, and 8 percent concrete. (SL)

Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Educational Research, Elementary Education, Intellectual Development, Preservice Teacher Education, Science Education, Student Characteristics, Teacher Education

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