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Peer reviewedLapp, Douglas – National Elementary Principal, 1974
After two decades of efforts at curriculum reform, the United States has yet seriously to embark on the task of developing an active learning approach to mathematics in the elementary schools. (Author)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Elementary Schools, Experiential Learning, Mathematics Education
Peer reviewedHuntsberger, John P. – Science and Children, 1978
The classroom use of attribute blocks to develop thinking skills is defended in this article. Divergent-productive thinking is identified as an important skill that can be developed by using these blocks. However, teacher commitment and involvement in the program is considered necessary. Suggestions for using these blocks are included. (MA)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Concept Formation, Creative Thinking, Educational Research
Download full textFeuerman, Jeff; And Others – 1974
To help preservice and inservice social studies teachers develop systematic ways of integrating skills and content, this manual offers a model and simple instructional exercises for the diagnostic teaching of how to investigate a cartoon. Designed mainly for use with children in grades 4-6, the material is adaptable for use at other grade levels.…
Descriptors: Cartoons, Critical Thinking, Elementary Education, Experiential Learning
