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ERIC Number: EJ575230
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1998
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ISSN: ISSN-0013-1784
Theory of Mind Goes to School.
Astington, Janet Wilde
Educational Leadership, v56 n3 p46-48 Nov 1998
The "theory of mind" that children acquire in the preschool years provides the conceptual foundation for the metacognitive skills learned in school. At school entry, children's theory of mind is intuitive, embedded in everyday social interaction. Teachers can encourage children to make their understanding explicit by talking about it. (MLH)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Learning Theories, Metacognition, Primary Education, Social Influences, Teacher Role, Young Children
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Gardner (Howard); Piaget (Jean); Theory of Mind