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Peer reviewedRenner, John W.; And Others – Science and Children, 1971
Piaget's theory of developmental stages was implemented in an elementary school curriculum. Some successful learning experiences are described. (CP)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes, Developmental Psychology, Developmental Tasks
Peer reviewedHowe, Ann; Johnson, Janice – Science and Children, 1975
Suggestions are given relating to having plants and animals in the classroom to stimulate development of the understanding of the concept of being alive, a concept not really understood by children under age nine. The research reviewed promotes firsthand experiences to help form concepts of living and nonliving, of identity and causality. (EB)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Concept Formation, Discovery Learning, Elementary Education
Peer reviewedConsuegra, Gerard F. – Science and Children, 1980
Discusses the applications of Piaget's theory of cognitive development to elementary and junior high school science teaching. Topics include planning concrete experiences, inductive and hypothetical deductive reasoning, measurement concepts, combinatorial logic, scientific experimentation and reflexive thinking. (SA)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes, Concept Formation, Deduction
