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Peer reviewedGamlin, Peter J. – Canadian Journal of Special Education, 1989
A developmental model of mental activity is proposed, describing central processing skills that are metaphorical in nature. This metaphorical thinking, in which semantic fields and knowledge domains are juxtaposed to enable individuals to perceive similarities between prior knowledge and unfamiliar situations, enables individuals to develop toward…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Elementary Secondary Education, Generalization, Individual Development
Peer reviewedNadler, Reldan S. – Journal of Experiential Education, 1995
Suggests ways to enhance the processing of adventure-based experiences by making participants aware of their responses when they reach the edge of their own comfort zone. Participants can use this information to generalize the learning experience to home, school, and office situations. (LP)
Descriptors: Adventure Education, Consciousness Raising, Educational Objectives, Elementary Secondary Education
