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Jonassen, David H.; And Others – Performance and Instruction, 1988
Description of expert system development focuses on identifying the problem, or knowledge, domain, and discusses three methods for defining the domain: (1) brainstorming, (2) concept analysis, and (3) information processing analysis, which describes cognitive processes. The techniques are illustrated by a description of an auto manfacturer's sales…
Descriptors: Brainstorming, Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Structures, Concept Mapping

Sternglass, Marilyn S. – Journal of Basic Writing, 1989
Argues that teaching writing conventions in a basic writing class is not a sufficient preparation either for the traditional freshman writing course or for the courses in the students' majors that will follow. Argues that students should be provided with appropriate reading and writing activities of real complexity at every level. (RS)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Structures, English (Second Language)

Nevius, John – Reading Psychology, 1987
Describes a stage structure concern for children and phonics. Discusses that among all of the cognitive concepts and abilities constructed by young children, quantitative operations are most closely associated with early successful use of phonics. (JK)
Descriptors: Child Development, Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Structures

Miller, Susan Peterson; And Others – LD Forum, 1996
This article discusses ways to improve mathematics performance of students with learning disabilities through cognitive strategies instruction. Principles of a strategic classroom environment are explained, such as involving students in goalsetting and providing advance organizers. Three specific strategies for math instruction are described:…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques, Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Structures

Quinsland, Larry K.; Van Ginkel, Anne – American Annals of the Deaf, 1990
This paper defines the concept of structured processing as an activity that encourages students to reflect, describe, analyze, and communicate that which was recently experienced. The paper explores structured processing, outlines a cognitive processing hierarchy, and suggests methods for designing and leading processing activities for…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Structures, Communication (Thought Transfer), Concept Formation
Hutchinson, Nancy L. – B. C. Journal of Special Education, 1990
Challenges in applying cognitive strategy research to complex knowledge domains in students with learning disabilities include the need to focus on deficits in domain-specific knowledge; adaptation of assessment designs to answer cognitive questions; and procedures for individual cognitive strategy instruction in group settings. A research agenda…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Structures, Difficulty Level, Educational Research

Woods, Donald R. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 1989
Reviews a monograph which addresses children's higher-order thinking skills. Suggests the following for teaching problem solving: identify and develop content-independent and content-dependent problem-solving skills, connect developed skills through workshop-style activities to subject discipline, and help students identify and reconstruct their…
Descriptors: Abstract Reasoning, Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Structures