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Osborne, Margery D. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1998
Argues that a teacher's practice reflects changing experiences, knowledge, values, and identities, and as such can be productively thought of as a site for learning as well as a site for expounding upon what is known. Suggests a vision for what constitutes effective practice different from that commonly held in science. Contains 33 references.…
Descriptors: Cognitive Structures, Context Effect, Critical Theory, Cultural Activities
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Riding, Richard; Sadler-Smith, Eugene – Educational Studies, 1992
Reports on a study of 129 secondary students' cognitive style as related to instructional effectiveness. Finds that graphic and pictorial information improves fact retention. Recommends that teachers and teacher trainers should be aware of students' learning styles and attempt to meet their needs. (CFR)
Descriptors: Cognitive Structures, Cognitive Style, Computer Assisted Instruction, Foreign Countries
International Association for Development of the Information Society, 2012
The IADIS CELDA 2012 Conference intention was to address the main issues concerned with evolving learning processes and supporting pedagogies and applications in the digital age. There had been advances in both cognitive psychology and computing that have affected the educational arena. The convergence of these two disciplines is increasing at a…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Persistence, Academic Support Services, Access to Computers