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Several CASE Lessons Can Improve Students' Control of Variables Reasoning Scheme Ability
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Babai, Reuven; Levit-Dori, Tamar – Journal of Science Education and Technology, 2009
This study addressed one aspect of scientific reasoning, the control of variables reasoning scheme. We explored whether a short intervention aimed at accelerating this reasoning scheme by CASE lessons would improve students' ability to apply this scheme in problems related to the biology curriculum. About 120 students from grade nine were assessed…
Descriptors: Formal Operations, Intervention, Biology, Logical Thinking
Piagetian Cognitive Development in Some High-Risk University Freshmen.
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Reyes, Donald J.; Capsel, William – Equity and Excellence, 1986
A complete equal opportunity program provides an intervention strategy based upon students' diagnosed deficiencies in academic preparation and cognitive development. This study considers formal or abstract operational capability as measured by attainment of Piagetian tasks by special-admission students in a large midwestern university. (LHW)
Descriptors: Affirmative Action, Cognitive Development, College Students, Equal Education
Accelerating the Development of Formal Thinking in Middle and High School Students III: Testing the Permanency of Effects.
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Shayer, Michael; Adey, Philip S. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1992
Two years after the end of a two-year intervention program set within the context of science learning intended to promote formal operational thinking, achievement of students (n=234) was tested by their results on British National examinations taken at age 16. Male experimental subjects achieved an average of 40 percent more grades of C or above…
Descriptors: Abstract Reasoning, Cognitive Processes, Developmental Stages, Educational Research
The Effects of a Staff Development Program: The Relationship between the Level of Use of Innovative Science Curriculum Activities and Student Achievement.
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Adey, Philip S. – 1995
This paper describes one aspect of a multi-factor investigation of the parameters which mediate in the effectiveness of an inservice staff development program. The paper also represents an attempt to recognize and to meet the problems associated with the evaluation of inservice programs for teachers in terms of student outcomes. The inservice…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Elementary Education, Evaluation Methods, Faculty Development
Cross-Cultural Studies on Cognitive Development of Chinese Children from Different Nationalities.
Menglan, Zuo; Chang, Wei – 1987
Reviewed are recent studies of the cognitive development of Chinese children. The discussion identifies: (1) systematic studies of children's cognitive development; (2) studies on the development of thinking; (3) studies of memory development; and (4) studies on the influences of various national cultures and education on the development of…
Descriptors: Children, Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes, Cross Cultural Studies
Teaching Scientific Reasoning Skills: A Case Study of a Microcomputer-Based Curriculum.
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Friedler, Yael; And Others – School Science and Mathematics, 1989
Describes a Skill Development Module fostering students' scientific reasoning skills within a school science laboratory. Summarizes the module activities in combination with computerized and non-computerized activities for a 16-week period. Discusses the classroom evaluation of the module. (YP)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Interfaces, Computer Uses in Education, Formal Operations
An Exploration of Long-Term Far-Transfer Effects Following an Extended Intervention Program in the High School Science Curriculum.
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Adey, Philip; Shayer, Michael – Cognition and Instruction, 1993
To test whether gains in cognitive development can be accelerated, an intervention model was used to give pupils special lessons in science, using ideas of cognitive conflict, metacognition, and bridging in the context of formal operations. Found that intervention led to substantial and long-lasting increased achievement in science, mathematics,…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Acceleration (Education), Cognitive Development, Cognitive Dissonance