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ERIC Number: EJ241082
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1981-Jan
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What Research Says: Teaching Children Science Concepts: The Role of Attention.
Koran, John J., Jr.; Lehman, Jeffrey R.
Science and Children, v18 n4 p31-32 Jan 1981
Summarizes representative research relating to the critical role of attention in concept formation in science. Topics discussed include curing, manipulation of symbols, and directions for focusing attention on particular aspects of concepts. (Author/DS)
Descriptors: Attention, Concept Formation, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Prompting, Science Activities, Science Curriculum, Science Education, Science Instruction, Scientific Concepts, Student Characteristics, Teaching Methods
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Information Analyses
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Audience: Practitioners
Language: English
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Identifiers: Science Education Research