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ERIC Number: EJ271838
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1982
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Cognition Research: Some Implications for the Design of Social Studies Instructional Materials.
Martorella, Peter H.
Theory and Research in Social Education, v10 n3 p1-16 Fall 1982
Cognition research can be used to improve social studies textbook design. Salient findings from research dealing with information processing styles, developmental differences, retention of key materials, and instructional principles are reviewed. Illustrative implications of these findings for the design of social studies texts are presented. (Author/AM)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Style, Educational Research, Elementary Secondary Education, Instructional Design, Research Utilization, Social Studies, Textbook Preparation
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Cognitive Research