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ERIC Number: EJ436700
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1991
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Abstractor: N/A
Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0093-3104
Schema Theory and Cognitive Psychology: Implications for Social Studies.
Torney-Purta, Judith
Theory and Research in Social Education, v19 n2 p189-210 Spr 1991
Explores the implications of schema theory and research from cognitive psychology for improving social studies education. Identifies some specific techniques for improving instruction. Suggests conceptualizing differences between children of different ages according to their cognitive processes and structures. Describes some anticipated difficulties with the approach. (SG)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Cognitive Psychology, Educational Improvement, Elementary School Curriculum, Elementary Secondary Education, Individual Differences, Psychological Studies, Secondary School Curriculum, Social Studies, Teaching Methods
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative; Information Analyses
Education Level: N/A
Audience: Researchers
Language: English
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Identifiers: Schema Theory