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Pohl, Lothar – Deutsch als Fremdsprache, 1975
A theoretical discussion of analogy formation and differentiation in language learning, followed by teaching hints on the German nominative case, stressing progressively increasing difficulty in the "analogical" and "differentiating" exercises. (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)
Descriptors: Case (Grammar), Concept Formation, German, Language Instruction

Hancock, Charles R. – Foreign Language Annals, 1977
An investigation of selected research projects which focus on intellectual development is presented. The treatment begins with a description of psychological-oriented studies and illustrates the many ways in which studying a second language in school settings contributes to the cognitive development of the learner. (Author/RM)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes, Concept Formation, Educational Research
Rivers, Wilga M. – 1972
It is hypothesized that free, spontaneous interaction cannot be easily attained in language courses which are rigid and mechanical. For this reason, the author urges the development of instructional materials which facilitate a smooth and natural transition from "skill-getting" to "skill-using." Discussion of Jerome Bruner's theory of language…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes, Concept Formation, Language Fluency
Center for Applied Linguistics, Arlington, VA. – 1975
Oral language development in early childhood education is concerned with conceptual development as well as with skill formation. There seems to be an order in which most children learn to verbalize basic concepts. This guide lists classroom activities that may be used to facilitate and enhance the conceptual development of kindergarten children in…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Concept Formation, Concept Teaching, Educational Games

Desjarlais, Lionel; Lazar, Avrim – 1976
This is the final report of the project entitled "A Study to Determine the Degree of Relationship between Linguistic Concepts and Structures in French as a Mother Tongue and Stages of Psychological Readiness of Students at the Junior and Intermediate Levels." The project's primary aim was to determine the psychological readiness, with…
Descriptors: Child Development, Child Language, Child Psychology, Cognitive Development
Thonis, Eleanor – 1977
A review of available research supports the observation that the young child who lives and grows in the midst of dual language opportunities may enjoy benefits of mental flexibility or may suffer burdens of mental confusion. Further research must explore the language-thought relationship, consider the effects of dual language learning on cognitive…
Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Bilingual Students, Bilingualism, Child Language