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ERIC Number: EJ658246
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2000
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ISSN: ISSN-0256-2928
The Development of the Concept of Alive by Preschoolers through a Cognitive Conflict Teaching Intervention.
Zogza, Vassiliki; Papamichael, Yannis
European Journal of Psychology of Education, v15 n2 p191-205 Jun 2000
Examines how young children in preschools use the criterion of movement to determine whether an object, in this case plants, is living or non-living. Reports that children presented a conceptual change classifying the plant as alive using explanations including dependence on environment and other functions. Includes references. (CMK)
Descriptors: Child Development, Childhood Attitudes, Concept Formation, Educational Practices, Educational Research, Higher Education, Knowledge Level, Plants (Botany), Preschool Children, Preschool Education
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Note: European Journal of Psychology of Education is a refereed journal.