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Davidson, Philip M. – 1986
Determining the extent of consistency between distinct concepts has become increasingly important in current theorizing about the development and organization of cognitive structure. This paper discusses several conceptual and measurement issues that must be addressed in analyses of interconcept consistency: the distinction between connectivity…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Cognitive Structures, Criteria, Difficulty Level
Peer reviewedThomas, Ruth G.; Englund, Michelle – Journal of Vocational Education Research, 1991
An instructional design model defining instruction as creation of a learning environment that supports learners' construction of knowledge was tested with 32 learners. Findings suggested that the learning environment was effective in supporting learners' construction of complex knowledge structures. (SK)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Structures, Difficulty Level
Clark, Sandra L. – 1989
This study investigated the role of knowledge base organization in elementary school students' memory performance. In a preliminary study, students in grades 2, 6, and 10 rated words from three semantic categories for their category representativeness. Results disclosed age-related changes in how children rate words for high and low typicality.…
Descriptors: Age Differences, Classification, Cognitive Development, Cognitive Structures
