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Cogswell, Coralie – Todays Educ, 1969
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Course Content, Creative Thinking, Curriculum Development
WITTROCK, M.C. – 1964
A REVIEW OF THEORY AND EMPIRICAL RESEARCH ON "THE LEARNING BY DISCOVERY HYPOTHESIS," AND RELATED LITERATURE ON CONCEPT-LEARNING AND PROBLEM-SOLVING, WAS PREPARED FOR A CONFERENCE IN NEW YORK CITY, 1965. RECENT CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES IN THE SUBJECT AREA WERE DESCRIBED. ATTEMPTS WERE MADE TO IDENTIFY INDEPENDENT AND DEPENDENT VARIABLES AND…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Concept Formation, Concept Teaching, Conferences
Peer reviewedWagner, Paul A. – Science Education, 1983
Explains cognitive basis for change in science paradigms using Watson-Crick DNA model to illustrate concepts of "normal" versus "revolutionary" science. Examines these concepts in light of teacher preception of science, and discusses implications for the practice of science education. (JM)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Convergent Thinking, Critical Thinking, Curriculum Development
Download full textOtto, Robert – 1979
Evaluations of the relationship of curriculum programs to Jean Piaget's developmental psychology theory are reviewed. These programs include Science Curriculum Improvement Study (SCIS), Man: A Course of Study (MACOS), Family of Man (FOM), and Social Encounter and Research Curriculum for Humanization (SEARCH). Piagetian based research results are…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Achievement Gains, Cognitive Processes, Curriculum Development
