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ERIC Number: EJ380804
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1988
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Active Teaching for Higher Cognitive Learning in Science.
Tobin, Kenneth; And Others
International Journal of Science Education, v10 n1 p17-27 Jan-Mar 1988
Reviews research related to teaching and learning higher cognitive level objectives from a constructivist perspective. Examines several factors including the cognitive demands of academic work, classroom management, delivery of instruction, formal reasoning ability, grouping of students, and motivation to learn. Concludes that an active teaching role is necessary. (YP)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Cognitive Objectives, Formal Operations, Grouping (Instructional Purposes), Motivation, Science Education, Science Instruction, Secondary Education, Secondary School Science, Teacher Response
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Constructivism; Process Skills