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Peer reviewedNickerson, Raymond S. – Educational Leadership, 1981
A program to improve student ability to perform intellectually demanding tasks might reasonably focus on four types of objectives: abilities, methods, knowledge, and attitudes. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Assignments, Intellectual Development, Learning Processes, Secondary Education
Peer reviewedDirkes, M. Ann – School Science and Mathematics, 1975
Describes an attempt to promote both mathematical and nonmathematical problem solving. Suggests that the goals for the average mathematics course need revision, in practice, or additional courses introduced, which will develop thinking ability as a primary objective. (EB)
Descriptors: Divergent Thinking, Instruction, Intellectual Development, Interdisciplinary Approach
Hatfield, Robert C. – 1983
A secondary school curriculum which includes a significant focus on individual developmental goals is proposed. Emphasis is placed on students' intellectual development, self-management, and interpersonal and small group involvement. The basic content of the developmental curriculum is summarized to include acquisition of the knowledge to: (1)…
Descriptors: Group Dynamics, Intellectual Development, Interpersonal Competence, Learning Processes
Manning, Phyllis J. – 1978
The language teaching method presented here is an inter-related set of techniques for teaching target comprehension skills directly to students on both university and high school levels. Three elements of the method are discussed: (1) the basics of a comprehension-based classroom; (2) the expanded speaking component; and (3) the expanded reading…
Descriptors: Comprehension, German, Higher Education, Intellectual Development
Download full textRobinson, W. P., Ed. – 1974
This report by the Schools Council Project in England examines questions and responses of children aged 8-16, and in particular, the role that curiosity and questions can play in learning. Chapter 1 compares comments of various government-sponsored reports. The second chapter reviews ideas and evidence about both curiosity and questions and the…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Behavior Patterns, Behavioral Science Research, Children
Antier, Maurice – 1978
Comprehension for the foreign language learner is discussed, and it is claimed that comprehension is not a by-product of the other skills but should be taught and tested throughout a course of study. The channel or medium used in communication will influence the understanding of the message. Differences involved in reading and listening…
Descriptors: Cloze Procedure, Cognitive Processes, Communication Skills, Comprehension
Tinkler, Trevor – 1978
This article describes a course in listening comprehension methodology in a College of Education in Holland. The main concern of the article is to examine the teacher-trainer's organization of the students' learning process. The course is divided into three sections: (1) group discussion of the concept of listening comprehension; (2) discussion of…
Descriptors: Applied Linguistics, Comprehension, Course Descriptions, English (Second Language)
