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ERIC Number: EJ440122
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1991
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0263-5143
Concept Modification Approach to Pedestrian Safety: A Strategy for Modifying Young Children's Existing Conceptual Framework of Speed.
Cross, R. T.; Pitkethly, A.
Research in Science and Technological Education, v9 n1 p93-106 1991
Research suggests that many children have a concept of speed which is counterproductive to sound road crossing decisions. An attempt at conceptual change through the teaching of a unit on speed to grade one children is described. There is optimism that six- to seven-year-old children can apply classroom experiences to real life situations. (Author)
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Concept Formation, Decision Making, Elementary Education, Grade 1, Integrated Curriculum, Safety Education, Science Education, Teaching Methods, Traffic Safety
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Audience: Researchers
Language: English
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