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Simpson, William D.; Marek, Edmund A. – Small School Forum, 1985
Reviews studies of cognitive development of high school students in small rural schools. Finds that while research clearly shows that students in small rural schools may not be as intellectually developed as students in large schools, little research has been done to identify possible causes for this difference. (BRR)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Comparative Analysis, High Schools, Influences
Peer reviewedLindon, James L.; Draugalis, JoLaine R. – American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education, 1992
This paper discusses a cross-sectional study that assessed the moral development profiles of undergraduate pharmacy students (n=71) using Rest's Defining Issues Test. Analysis showed no significant difference in mean level of principled moral reasoning between first and fourth professional year undergraduate students. (GLR)
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Attitude Measures, Cognitive Development, Comparative Analysis
Peer reviewedUnderwood, Jean – Computers and Education, 1988
Describes a study that compared the expressed objectives of teachers using computer-based information handling packages in the classroom against recorded classroom outcomes. The areas of skill and knowledge acquisition, learning strategies, sociopsychological issues, and life skills are discussed. (9 references) (CLB)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Cognitive Development, Communication Skills, Comparative Analysis
