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50 Years of ERIC
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A Cross-Cultural Study on the Development of Spatial Competencies: Some Implications for the Curriculum.
Hill, Douglas M.; And Others – Journal of Science and Mathematics Education in Southeast Asia, 1985
Reports the results of a cross-cultural study of the development of five spatial competencies in samples of Thai and Australian children. The pattern of development was found to be similar for seven- and eight-year-olds but different for four- and five-year-olds. (Author/JN)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Educational Research, Elementary Education, Mathematics Education
Describing a Curriculum Project: An Inputs Approach.
Hill, Douglas M.; Redden, Michael G. – Journal of Science and Mathematics Education in Southeast Asia, 1984
Describes science and mathematics projects in Thailand and Australia that emphasize material, teacher, and curriculum development. Three separate models are diagramatically explained. Suggested approaches for instructional improvement are discussed. Rating and analysis in terms of teacher and specialist inputs and cost factors are also presented.…
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Inservice Teacher Education
Difficulties with Diagrams.
Hill, Douglas M. – Journal of Science and Mathematics Education in Southeast Asia, 1988
Discusses the difficulties which students have in interpreting science diagrams and the ways in which some diagrams may be misleading. Presents several diagrams as examples. (YP)
Descriptors: Diagrams, Drafting, Illustrations, Instructional Materials