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A Longitudinal Study of Pupils' Understanding of Dynamics: Relationship between Cognitive Development and Performance on Dynamics Items.
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Bliss, Joan; Morrison, Ian – European Journal of Psychology of Education, 1990
Presents results of longitudinal study of secondary school students. Focuses on the relationship between students' cognitive development and the understanding of dynamics. Shows that majority of younger pupils show little or no cognitive progress during three-year period whereas older pupils make reasonable progress. Concludes that different…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Cognitive Psychology, Elementary School Students, Elementary Secondary Education
Computer Use in Learning about Language.
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Pontecorvo, Clotilde; Zucchermaglio, Cristina – European Journal of Psychology of Education, 1991
Presents results of a study of six kinds of linguistic education software. Discusses treatment of language as an object rather than as a means of communication. Reports that the software promotes reflection on language and metalanguage awareness in a social and educational context by stimulating children's interest in playing with language. (DK)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Evaluation, Computer Uses in Education, Courseware