The Development of Early Symbolization: Educational Implications.

Deloache, Judy S.; Uttal, David H.; Pierroutsakos, Sophia L.

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ERIC Number: EJ572813

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1998

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The Development of Early Symbolization: Educational Implications.

Deloache, Judy S.; Uttal, David H.; Pierroutsakos, Sophia L.

Learning and Instruction, v8 n4 p325-39 Aug 1998

Research on young children and their understanding and use of models indicates that they have particular difficulty understanding and using symbols that are in themselves interesting objects (have dual representation). Implications for the use of symbols for educational purposes are discussed, reviewing several commonly used symbolic objects. (SLD)

Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Comprehension, Difficulty Level, Models, Symbolic Learning, Symbolism, Teaching Methods, Young Children

Publication Type: Information Analyses; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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Note: Theme issues titled "Cognitive Development: Steps En Route to Educationally Relevant Developmental Cognitive Science." Research supported by Grant HD-25271 from the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development.