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ERIC Number: EJ328746
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1985
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Scientific Thinking through the Development of Formal Operations: Training in the Cognitive Restructuring Aspect of Field-Independence.
Collings, J. N.
Research in Science and Technological Education, v3 n2 p145-52 1985
An increase in the cognitive restructuring aspect of field-independence was found to be associated with an increase in formal operational thought in 11- to 12-year-olds who were given materials designed to achieve this result. Materials used (including computer programs) are described in an appendix. (JN)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Restructuring, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Field Dependence Independence, Intellectual Development, Science Education
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Audience: Researchers
Language: English
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