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Maloney, David P. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1985
Investigated methods science and nonscience majors use to make predictions about five situations involving the conservation of mechanical energy. Two findings, among others, show that subjects did not employ identifiable strategies in over 97 percent of the cases and show differences in the way majors and nonmajors worked the problems given.…
Descriptors: College Science, Energy, Energy Conservation, Energy Education

Langley, Pat; Carbonell, Jaime G. – Journal of the American Society for Information Science, 1984
Reviews approaches to machine learning (development of techniques to automate acquisition of new information, skills, and ways of organizing existing information) in symbolic domains. Four categorical tasks addressed in machine learning literature are examined: learning from examples, learning search heuristics, learning by observation, and…
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Heuristics

De Bono, Edward – Educational Leadership, 1984
Critical thinking alone is reactive, in that it lacks the creative elements necessary for social progress. Accordingly, the author has developed the CoRT (Cognitive Research Trust) program to teach the two aspects of perception: breadth (developing a perceptual map) and change (using the map to discover solutions). (TE)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Creative Thinking, Critical Thinking, Discovery Processes
Saul, E. Wendy – International Reading Association (NJ3), 2004
This collection brings together the best minds in education to explore the literacy-science connection and to reduce the lack of understanding between the science and humanities communities. The articles cover a range of topics and perspectives, from quasitheoretical pieces and literature reviews to case studies and evaluations of particular…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Literacy, Research Methodology, Curriculum Development

Ohlsson, Stellan – Scandinavian Journal of Educational Research, 1983
Newell and Simon's new theory of thinking is summarized and some educational implications developed. The enaction theory implies that thinking is a skill and should be taught like other skills, by teaching methods of how to perform it. The traditional theory of thinking and its influence are briefly discussed. (Author/MH)
Descriptors: Cognitive Ability, Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Structures, Deduction

Ury, Connie Jo; And Others – Research Strategies, 1997
Discusses lifelong learning and the need for information retrieval skills, and describes how Northwest Missouri State University incorporates a heuristic model of library instruction in which students continually evaluate and refine information-seeking practices while progressing through all levels of courses in diverse disciplines. (Author/LRW)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Evaluation Methods, Heuristics, Higher Education

Kaplan, Craig A.; Simon, Herbert A. – Cognitive Psychology, 1990
Attaining the insight needed to solve the Mutilated Checkerboard problem, which requires discovery of an effective problem representation (EPR), is described. Performance on insight problems can be predicted from the availability of generators and constraints in the search for an EPR. Data for 23 undergraduates were analyzed. (TJH)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Computer Simulation, Difficulty Level, Heuristics

Marshall, Hermine H. – Theory into Practice, 1990
Discusses ways in which metaphors and metaphorical language can be used with student teachers as heuristic devices to increase reflection and encourage reconceptualizing of problem situations. Two examples are given: metaphor used as an instructional method and metaphors reflecting student teachers' concepts of teacher roles. (JD)
Descriptors: Beliefs, Decision Making, Heuristics, Higher Education

Stiff, Lee V. – School Science and Mathematics, 1988
Problem solving by example is an intermediate step toward mastering problem-solving heuristics. Discussed are problem-solving processes by using two problem examples. Emphasized are heuristics cataloging in a problem-solving log, and approaches to solutions, not the solutions themselves. (YP)
Descriptors: Heuristics, Mathematical Concepts, Mathematics Achievement, Mathematics Education

Cushing, Steven – Computers and the Humanities, 1991
Discusses "Minds and Machines," a one-semester undergraduate course for nontechnical majors. Explains that the course examines how philosophical problems of knowledge, cognition, language, and human nature can be investigated with computer-related concepts and techniques. Describes experiments conducted during the course, including mind…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Computer Uses in Education, Epistemology, Heuristics

Jackling, Noel; And Others – Higher Education Research and Development, 1990
It is proposed that algorithms and heuristics are useful in improving professional problem-solving abilities when contextualized within the academic discipline. A basic algorithm applied to problem solving in undergraduate engineering education and a similar algorithm applicable to legal problems are used as examples. Problem complexity and…
Descriptors: Algorithms, Classroom Techniques, College Instruction, Curriculum Development

Allison, Scott T. – Teaching of Psychology, 1992
Describes a strategy for sustaining student attention and systematic information processing in a college-level psychology class. Outlines how absurdities are embedded in daily instruction for students to detect. Maintains that student interest and discussion levels were increased by this approach. (CFR)
Descriptors: Cognitive Dissonance, Cognitive Processes, Educational Strategies, Heuristics

Brady, Richard R. – School Science and Mathematics, 1991
Student problem-solving behaviors are analyzed using a four-dimensional framework with related detrimental factors identified for each dimension. General approaches and specific techniques developed to address negative factors are reviewed. Examined are means of developing the components of problem-solving teaching. (KR)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Critical Thinking, Educational Strategies, Elementary Secondary Education
Landa, Lev N. – Educational Technology, 1998
After reviewing 50 educational software titles produced by 21 companies to assess how thinking and thinking skills were developed, the author found most had similar methodological drawbacks. Describes the algo-heuristic methodological position and outlines drawbacks of current software. (PEN)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Comparative Analysis, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Evaluation
Hey, Valerie; Bradford, Simon – Journal of Education Policy, 2004
Three distinct discourses frame this paper: 'new public managerialism', new modes of governmentality, and new masculinities and femininities. This paper considers the changing forms of governance in projects of educational professionalism emerging in the nested contexts of teaching, teacher training, and academic research within departments of…
Descriptors: Teacher Education, Governance, Heuristics, Professional Recognition