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Lawson, Anton E. – Journal of Elementary Science Education, 2008
Children personally construct explanations of natural phenomena, some of which differ from currently accepted scientific explanations. The replacement of personal explanations with scientific explanations, as well as the development of concrete, formal, and post-formal reasoning patterns, requires self-regulation in which alternative explanations…
Descriptors: Children, Cognitive Structures, Active Learning, Inquiry
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Chigisheva, Oksana, Ed.; Popov, Nikolay, Ed. – Bulgarian Comparative Education Society, 2016
Papers from the proceedings of the 14th Annual Conference of the Bulgarian Comparative Education Society were submitted in two volumes. Volume 1 contains papers submitted at the conference held in Sofia, Bulgaria, June 14-17, 2016. Volume 2 contains papers submitted at the 4th International Partner Conference of the International Research Centre…
Descriptors: Comparative Education, Conference Papers, Conferences (Gatherings), International Education
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McNay, Margaret – Childhood Education, 1985
Discusses the value of preserving wonder and curiosity as part of a child's intellectual growth and experience in elementary school science. Practical steps for handling students' wonder questions are identified, including children's knowledge, speculation and hypothesis, identification of possible inquiry methods, research, and sharing new…
Descriptors: Children, Curiosity, Discovery Processes, Discussion
Saunders, Walter L.; Shepardson, Daniel – 1984
This study examined the effect of formal and concrete instruction upon science achievement and intellectual development of sixth grade students. Formal instruction, which emphasized oral and written language, included lecture, discussion, oral quizzes, written assignments, reading assignments, films, film strips, written tests, and quizzes.…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Developmental Stages, Elementary School Science, Grade 6
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Metz, Kathleen E. – Review of Educational Research, 1995
Developmental assumptions that are frequently regarded as constraints on elementary school science curricula are analyzed. The argument that elementary school children cannot function as experimentalists because they have not yet attained formal operational thought is not supported by the Piagetian or non-Piagetian research reviewed. (SLD)
Descriptors: Child Development, Cognitive Development, Elementary School Science, Elementary School Students
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Lawson, Anton E.; Bealer, Jonathan M. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1984
Investigated the development of formal reasoning among students (ages 10-18 years) from predominately White, middle-class communities located in rural, suburban homogeneous, and suburban heterogeneous areas. Results indicate clear differences among communities in formal reasoning ability. Implications for using science instruction to promote…
Descriptors: Abstract Reasoning, Adolescents, Cultural Differences, Cultural Influences
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Borghi, L.; And Others – International Journal of Science Education, 1988
Examines whether participation in physical experiments together with social interaction with adults and school-mates favor the development of causal knowledge and the understanding of a complex physical subject. Concludes that the treatments can lead students to give up pre-causal explanations and to resort to physical ones. (Author/YP)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Cognitive Structures, Elementary School Science, Experiential Learning
Benson, Bernard W., Ed. – 1982
The intent of this yearbook is to provide a positive posture for nurturing desirable changes in the status of science teaching. It is written for elementary school teachers and all who are involved or concerned with curriculum and instruction in the elementary school. The yearbook provides the basis for continued professional growth of teachers by…
Descriptors: Educational Objectives, Educational Technology, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science
Duckworth, Eleanor – 1978
The philosophy underlying the African Primary Science Program, according to the author, is that the essence of science is not merely the statement of principles; it involves the struggle to find out about the material world. This program sought to develop the intellectual alertness of the children, and improve their questioning, and problem…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Curriculum Evaluation, Educational Objectives, Elementary Education
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Bodner, George M. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1986
Outlines the constructivist model of knowledge and describes how this model relates to Piaget's theory of intellectual development. Contrasts the constructivist model with the traditional views of knowledge. Discusses how this model can help explain some of the things that happen in chemistry classrooms. (TW)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes, College Science
Lockard, J. D., Ed. – 1980
Written for classroom teachers as well as preservice teachers, this book provides information, methodologies, and discussion intended to help educators develop and modify their own philosophy of science and science teaching. Part I examines reasons for teaching science, the intellectual and emotional development of children and their implications…
Descriptors: Educational Planning, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education