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ERIC Number: EJ615564
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2000
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ISSN: ISSN-0950-0693
Scaffolding Students' Knowledge Integration: Prompts for Reflection in KIE.
Davis, Elizabeth A.; Linn, Marcia C.
International Journal of Science Education, v22 n8 p819-37 Aug 2000
Encouraging students to be autonomous is an important goal of the Scaffolded Knowledge Integration (SKI) framework. Investigates learning and design questions. Indicates that prompting students to reflect significantly increases knowledge integration in science projects. Shows that self-monitoring prompts, which encourage planning for and reflection on activities, help students demonstrate an integrated understanding of relevant science. (Contains 24 references.) (Author/YDS)
Descriptors: Cues, Educational Environment, Elementary Secondary Education, Lifelong Learning, Motivation, Scaffolding (Teaching Technique), Science Projects, Scientific Principles, World Wide Web
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Note: Special issue: The Knowledge Integration Environment.