Descriptor
Cognitive Development | 1 |
Cognitive Structures | 1 |
Constructivism (Learning) | 1 |
Elementary School Students | 1 |
Grade 3 | 1 |
Instructional Effectiveness | 1 |
Learning Theories | 1 |
Primary Education | 1 |
Sequential Approach | 1 |
Source
Journal of Research in… | 1 |
Publication Type
Journal Articles | 1 |
Reports - Evaluative | 1 |
Education Level
Audience
Location
Laws, Policies, & Programs
Assessments and Surveys
What Works Clearinghouse Rating

Dharmadasa, Indranie; Silvern, Steven B. – Journal of Research in Childhood Education, 2000
Compared the effects of constructivist instruction and instruction based on texts and demonstration on third-graders' conceptualization of force. Found that constructivist instruction was more effective. Patterns of reasoning related to force were identified in levels of conceptualization. (JPB)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Cognitive Structures, Constructivism (Learning), Elementary School Students