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Peer reviewedLawson, Anton E.; Wollman, Warren T. – School Science and Mathematics, 1980
This study, conducted with seventh graders, lends support to the Piagetian hypothesis that the development of formal operations is a prerequisite for the effective learning of the proportions concept. (MK)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Concept Formation, Educational Research, Mathematics Instruction
Peer reviewedLawson, Anton E.; Renner, John W. – American Biology Teacher, 1975
Introduces biology teachers to the central ideas of Piaget's theory of intellectual development. Also presents a scheme of biology instruction and classroom procedures based on a Piaget-related theory of learning. (PEB)
Descriptors: Biology, Cognitive Development, Intellectual Development, Learning Theories
Peer reviewedLawson, Anton E. – Journal of Biological Education, 2001
Introduces the learning cycle method in the context of biology instruction. Includes a theoretical rationale for its use as well as a brief review of key studies that have found it effective. (Author/MM)
Descriptors: Biology, Concept Formation, Science Education, Science Instruction
Peer reviewedLawson, Anton E. – American Biology Teacher, 1991
Presents a learning cycle lesson plan in which students investigate the question of how cells divide. Students use microscopes to explore actual plant root and stem tissues to generate and test hypotheses to answer the question. Includes teacher material, student material, and teaching tips. (MDH)
Descriptors: Biology, Cytology, Data Interpretation, Investigations
