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ERIC Number: EJ443753
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1991
Pages: N/A
Abstractor: N/A
Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0256-2928
Progress to Conservation: Conflict or Correct Answer?
Bijstra, Jan; And Others
European Journal of Psychology of Education, v6 n3 p291-301 Sep 1991
Presents a study of the role of sociocognitive conflict theory in cognitive growth. Analyzes whether five- to seven-year-old student dyads can solve a conservation of length task when presented with contradictory solutions or whether they require the correct answer. Concludes that conflict does not result in appropriate learning. (SG)
Descriptors: Behavioral Science Research, Cognitive Development, Cooperative Learning, Educational Theories, Elementary Education, Problem Solving, Theory Practice Relationship, Young Children
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: N/A
Audience: Researchers
Language: English
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Identifiers: Conflict Theory; Dyads