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50 Years of ERIC
The Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) is celebrating its 50th Birthday! First opened on May 15th, 1964 ERIC continues the long tradition of ongoing innovation and enhancement.

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Mercer, Neil, Ed.; Archibald, Alasdair, Ed.; Jeffery, Gaynor C., Ed. – Learning and Instruction, 2000
Papers in this collection represent different aspects of current research into writing in a second language. Papers deal with: (1) backtracking in writing the second language; (2) developmental relationships in the acquisition of English syntax; (3) models of adult second language writing instruction; (4) and second language writing subprocesses.…
Descriptors: Adults, Educational Research, Interdisciplinary Approach, Models
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Saljo, Roger, Ed. – Learning and Instruction, 1999
The seven articles of this theme issue deal with the use of computer-based interactive graphical representations. Studying their use will bring answers to users of static graphics in traditional paper-based media and those who plan instruction using graphical representations that allow semantically direct manipulation. (SLD)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Interaction, Online Systems
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Saljo, Roger, Ed. – Learning and Instruction, 1996
The nine articles of this theme issue explore interaction between children and adults, a theme of increasing importance in educational psychology. Also explored are ways in which context contributes to the sense the adult-child dyad makes of the situation and factors that influence cooperation between the participants. (SLD)
Descriptors: Adults, Children, Context Effect, Cooperation
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De Corte, Erik, Ed. – Learning and Instruction, 1993
The eight articles and two commentaries of this theme issue indicate the main lines of thinking represented at a symposium on the comprehension of graphics in text. The common assumption is that graphics per se do not have a direct effect on learning results but are effective only when processed adequately. (SLD)
Descriptors: Charts, Coding, Cognitive Processes, Diagrams
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Saljo, Roger, Ed. – Learning and Instruction, 1994
Articles in this companion volume to the "International Journal of Educational Research" discuss evaluation of computerized mathematics instruction for mentally retarded children; conceptions of science learning and instruction by academics; effects of language arts tasks on motivation and learning; and effects of study strategies on learning.…
Descriptors: Cognitive Ability, Computer Uses in Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education
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Saljo, Roger, Ed. – Learning and Instruction, 1994
This issue contains articles on mathematical modeling of school arithmetic word problems; cognitive load theory; cognitive effects of practical experience for high and low achievers; perspectives of college-bound students on learning mathematics; and training-based assessment of school achievement. (SLD)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Cognitive Processes, College Bound Students, Educational Assessment