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ERIC Number: EJ505504
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1995
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ISSN: ISSN-0009-4056
Encouraging Young Children's Thinking Skills with Logo.
Yelland, Nicola J.
Childhood Education, v71 n3 p152-55 Spr 1995
Notes that Logo, a computer programming language developed for children by Seymour Papert, constitutes a valuable learning environment for promoting higher order thinking skills and promotes development of flexible and creative thinkers. Introduces the concept of Logo microworlds. Stresses cooperative learning and the use of Logo to support traditional curriculum areas. (DR)
Descriptors: Cooperative Learning, Creativity, Early Childhood Education, Elementary School Students, Logical Thinking, Programming, Thinking Skills
Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Higher Order Thinking Skills; LOGO Programming Language