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ERIC Number: EJ267528
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1982-Sep
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0022-4308
The Effects of Ecocultural Factors in Operational Thought among Some Nigerian Adolescents.
Ehindero, Olusola J.
Journal of Research in Science Teaching, v19 n6 p451-57 Sep 1982
Spatial ability and Piagetian tasks were administered to 80 schooled/non-schooled Fulanis (primarily nomadic and hunters) and agriculturalists (living a settled life). Results indicated that Fulanis develop spatial skills adapted to the ecological demands of their lives and that schooled students performed better on Piagetian tasks than non-schooled students. (Author/JN)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes, Cultural Influences, Developmental Stages, Educational Experience, Foreign Countries, Nomads, Science Education, Secondary Education, Secondary School Science, Spatial Ability, Student Characteristics
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers: Nigeria; Science Education Research