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Leyden, Michael B. – Science Activities, 1973
Describes two experiments on conservation of weight and volume based on Piaget's experiments. These experiments showed that some college students were unable to operate at the formal operations level. (PS)
Descriptors: College Science, College Students, Conservation (Concept), Intellectual Development
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Renner, John W.; Lawson, Anton E. – Physics Teacher, 1973
Presents the results of two Piagetian conservation tasks administered to high school students. It was found that not many were at the formal operations level. Similar evidence is presented for college students. Concludes that development of formal thought must be a focus of all teachers. (DF)
Descriptors: College Science, Educational Research, Intellectual Development, Learning
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Mallon, Elizabeth J. – American Biology Teacher, 1973
Descriptors: Abstract Reasoning, Cognitive Development, Intellectual Development, Learning Processes
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Abrams, Jules C.; Smolen, Wendy O. – Journal of Reading, 1973
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Failure, Intellectual Development, Learning Disabilities
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Freeman, N. H.; Janikoun, R. – Child Development, 1972
Intellectual realism was investigated by using as a model a cup with the defining feature (the handle) not visible, and a nondefining feature (a painted flower) visible. (Authors/MB)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Data Analysis, Developmental Psychology, Elementary School Students
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Hammerman, Ann; Morse, Susan – Young Children, 1972
Piagetian principles are illustrated with examples from the preschool classroom; authors conclude that teachers should stand back awhile and watch the children do their own learning.'' (Author/SP)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Discovery Learning, Intellectual Development, Learning Experience
Gallant, Thomas F. – School and Society, 1972
The term experiential education programs" is used in this article to refer to organized programs which lay a heavy claim on the value of living and doing." (Author/MB)
Descriptors: Educational Attitudes, Educational Experience, Educational Objectives, Educational Theories
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Kershner, John R. – American Journal of Mental Deficiency, 1970
Forty-two mentally retarded children were tested before entering an institution and 1 year later on measures of social quotient (Vineland) and IQ (Stanford-Binet) and their families pre-and postinterviewed to assess the adequacy of family functioning. (Author)
Descriptors: Exceptional Child Research, Family Environment, Family Role, Intellectual Development
Lasswell, Harold D. – Amer Libr, 1970
Libraries and librarians can live up to their commitment to freedom of the mind by grasping the initiative, wherever possible, by supplimenting the traditional role with continuing seminars on the choosing and deciding roles of society. (Author/JS)
Descriptors: Citizen Participation, Community Involvement, Discussion Groups, Institutional Role
Carpenter, Ronald H. – Speech Teacher, 1970
Descriptors: Graduate School Faculty, Intellectual Development, Professional Recognition, Speech Instruction
Cole, Nancy S.; Cole, James W. L. – ACT Res Rep, 1970
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Correlation, Cultural Enrichment, Higher Education
Briggs, Paul W. – J Health Phys Educ Recreation, 1970
Descriptors: Academic Ability, Athletics, Behavior Change, Health
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McCarthy, Dorothea; And Others – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1970
The WAIS M index did not correlate significantly with any of the other measures for either sex and thus should not be interpreted as a personality indicator of sexual inversion or homosexuality. It represents solely sex differences in certain aspects of intellectual performance. (Author)
Descriptors: Comparative Testing, Intellectual Development, Performance Factors, Personality Studies
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Lieberman, Janet E.; And Others – Elementary School Journal, 1971
Reports on Project Muse, Hunter College, New York, which has explored ways of using the camera in the teaching of reading. (NH)
Descriptors: Comprehension, Disadvantaged Youth, Educational Media, Instructional Innovation
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Thompson, Mary Magdala; Dressel, Paul L. – Educational Record, 1970
Investigation of independent study programs, the current status of student self-direction and the forces opposing further development. (Editor/IR)
Descriptors: Educational Innovation, Faculty Evaluation, Higher Education, Independent Study
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