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Schwartz, Judah L., Ed.; And Others – 1993
This volume attempts to bring together a collection of reports on the Geometric Supposer, a series of computer software environments which can be a tool for exploring particulars and generalizations in geometry. The book contains the following chapters: (1) "A Personal View of the Supposer: Reflections on Particularities and Generalities in…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Diagrams
Rock, Irvin; Palmer, Stephen – Scientific American, 1990
Discussed are the principles of Gestalt psychology and the history and future of the movement. A comparison of Gestalt, Behaviorist, and Structuralist ideas is included. The study of perception, learning, memory, and thinking from the Gestaltist point of view is described. (KR)
Descriptors: Behavior, Cognitive Development, Cognitive Psychology, Cognitive Structures
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Blades, Mark; Banham, Jessica – Environmental Education and Information, 1990
Described is an investigation that determined whether young children have schemas for environmental information. The results are discussed with reference to the importance of memory schemas for learning about the environment. (KR)
Descriptors: Cognitive Ability, Cognitive Development, Cognitive Structures, Elementary School Science