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ERIC Number: EJ310880
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1984
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Effects of Computer Programming on Young Children's Cognition.
Clements, Douglas H.; Gullo, Dominic F.
Journal of Educational Psychology, v76 n6 p1051-58 Dec 1984
This study assessed the effects of learning computer programing on children's cognitive style, metacognitive ability, cognitive development, and ability to describe directions. Eighteen children (age six) received one of two 12-week treatments: LOGO computer programing or computer-assisted instruction. Results indicated programing may influence reflectivity, divergent thinking, meta-cognitive ability and ability to describe directions. (Author/BS)
Descriptors: Classroom Research, Cognitive Development, Cognitive Style, Cognitive Tests, Computer Assisted Instruction, Metacognition, Pretests Posttests, Primary Education, Programing
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Directions; LOGO Programming Language; Piagetian Theory