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Direct linkDhindsa, Harkirat S.; Makarimi-Kasim; Anderson, O. Roger – Journal of Science Education and Technology, 2011
This study compared the effects of a constructivist-visual mind map teaching approach (CMA) and of a traditional teaching approach (TTA) on (a) the quality and richness of students' knowledge structures and (b) TTA and CMA students' perceptions of the extent that a constructivist learning environment (CLE) was created in their classes. The sample…
Descriptors: Constructivism (Learning), Student Attitudes, Females, Cognitive Structures
Peer reviewedWatkins, David; Akande, Adebowale – Journal of Social Psychology, 1993
Reports on a study of 323 Nigerian secondary students to determine what relationship exists between preferred and actual classroom environments and their approaches to learning science. Finds that Nigerian students prefer more teacher control, a less competitive atmosphere, and less emphasis on student friendships. (CFR)
Descriptors: Cognitive Structures, Cognitive Style, Educational Environment, Foreign Countries
