A survey of the literature concerning the mental processes used in reading reveals a proliferation of molecular theories which explain only a small (and frequently neurological) component of the reading act. Enough information exists, however, to sketch an integrated, molar model of the reading process, which stresses the interrelationships…

The "enrichment" and the "instruction" orientations are compared with respect to views on readiness, expectations for children, the "whole child" concept, and the concept of teacher role. (Author/MLF)

This article points out the flaws inherent in the hypothetico-deductive formulation of inquiry. (CD)

This paper discusses several principles of learning and presents a simple model for economics instructional development at the college level. The author's hypothesis is that economics teachers do not adequately define their teaching goals and do not select the components of the learning system on the bases of sound criteria. (Author/RM)

A general decision-theory analysis of the word-frequency effect in recognition memory is carried out. On the basis of the analysis and data from a forced-choice experiment two distinct causes of the frequency effect are defined. (Editor)

Reports on an experiment in which students were taught the learning skills necessary for the understanding of a physical definition or law and those skills necessary for a type of problem solving. Results indicate that students can be taught such general cognitive skills and that they can transfer these skills to areas outside of physics.…

Until recently, the teacher education curriculum attempted to mold future teachers into either didactical technicians or social engineers or both. The author suggests a philosophy that transcends the outer being phenomenon of earlier and present teacher education curricula. The author explores a new perspective for teaching, learning and…

A model derived from information processing theory is described, which helps to explain the complex verbal learning of students and suggests implications for lecturing techniques. Other factors affecting learning, which are not covered by the model, are discussed in relationship to it: student's intellectual development and effects of individual…

Investigated the degree of relationship among the performance of 28 seventh grade students on the following three formal operations tasks: chemical combinations, bending rods, and balance beam. Results show that task performance ranged widely from early concrete operational to fully operational. (HM)

The effect of the use of calculators on learning and on calculation is discussed. Also, the effects of the use of calculators in developing countries and for deprived minorities are discussed. (MP)

A sample of 266 eleventh-grade students were used in this research project. The findings imply that particular emphasis should be placed on practice in formula derivation. Other activities related to verbal computational problem-solving ability should be reserved for home assignment. (MP)

Beginning with an understanding and a diagnosis of the cognitive and affective processes and aptitudes of the learners, the cognitive approach employs different treatments to stimulate construction of relations between previous learning and experience and new information. Emphasized in this approach is the active role of the learner. (Author/EB)

Discusses current theories concerning motivation, considering them in connection with practical teaching conditions. Misunderstandings arise from the difference between the concepts "teacher" and "pedagogical expert." (IFS/WGA)