Children's Learning of Economics: The Imperative and the Hurdles.

• Authors : Kourilsky, Marilyn L.

Subjects: *ECONOMICS; *LEARNING; *EDUCATION

• Source: Theory Into Practice. Summer87, Vol. 26 Issue 3, p198. 8p.

• Abstract: Examines the imperatives and barriers to children's learning of economics. Economics in the elementary school; Analysis of ...

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Developmental and Motivational Perspectives on Cooperative Learning: A Reconciliation.

• Authors : Slavin, Robert E.

Subjects: *GROUP work in education; *CHILD development

• Source: Child Development. Oct1987, Vol. 58 Issue 5, p1161. 7p.

• Abstract: Research on cooperative learning strategies has been done from 2 major theoretical perspectives, developmental and motivational. The developmental perspective, ... Copyright of Child Development is the property of Wiley-Blackwell and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple ...

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Learning with Microcomputers: Training Primary School Children on a Problem-solving Program.

• Authors : Simon, Tony¹; McShane, John²; Radley, Sally²

Subjects: *COMPUTER software; *PROBLEM solving; *PERFORMANCE in children

• Source: Applied Cognitive Psychology. Jan/Mar87, Vol. 1 Issue 1, p35-44. 10p.

• Abstract: This study investigated the effects of structured training at two informational levels on children's performance on a problem-solving computer program. An ... Copyright of Applied Cognitive Psychology is the property of John Wiley & Sons, Inc. and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple ...

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Macro-contexts for Learning: Initial Findings and Issues.

• Authors : Sherwood, Robert D.¹; Kinzer, Charles K.¹; Hasselbring, Ted S.¹

Subjects: *LEARNING; *TECHNOLOGY; *VIDEODISC media

• Source: Applied Cognitive Psychology. Apr/Jun87, Vol. 1 Issue 2, p93-108. 16p.

• Abstract: The purpose of this paper is to explore the use of video-based technologies to create macro-contexts that can facilitate comprehension ... Copyright of Applied Cognitive Psychology is the property of John Wiley & Sons, Inc. and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple ...

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Acquisition and Transfer of an Integrative Imagery Strategy by Young Children.

• Authors : Ryan, Ellen Bouchard; Ledger, George W.; Weed, Keri A.

Subjects: *MENTAL imagery in children; *PSYCHOLOGY of learning; *CHILD psychology

• Source: Child Development. Apr1987, Vol. 58 Issue 2, p443. 10p.

• Abstract: Examines the effects of imagery training procedures on pictograph sentence memory of kindergarten prereaders. Ability of the imagery groups to perform well on uninstructed maintenance ...

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School and Cognitive Development: Is There a Season for Learning?

• Authors : Heyns, Barbara

Subjects: *CHILD development; *COGNITION; *EDUCATION

• Source: Child Development. Oct1987, Vol. 58 Issue 5, p1151. 10p.

• Abstract: Although usually advocated as a cost-effective strategy for utilizing teachers, space, and facilites fully, summer programs have been mentioned of late as a tool for ... Copyright of Child Development is the property of Wiley-Blackwell and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple ...

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Implementing Federal Transition Initiatives for Youths with Severe Handicaps: The Utah Community- Based Transition Project.

• Authors : Hardman, Michael¹; McDonnell, John²

Subjects: *EDUCATION of youth with disabilities; *EDUCATION of children with disabilities; *LEARNING disabilitiesUTAH

• Source: Exceptional Children. Apr1987, Vol. 53 Issue 6, p493-498. 6p.

• Abstract: This article describes the Utah Community-Based Transition Project, a model guiding transition planning for youth with ... Copyright of Exceptional Children is the property of Sage Publications Inc. and its content may not be copied or emailed ...

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COVER STORIES The Child-Care Dilemma Millions of U.S. families face a wrenching question: Who's minding the kids?

• Authors : Wallis, Claudia; Hull, Jon D.; Ludtke, Melissa

Subjects: *CHILD care; *PREGNANT women; *SICK leaveUNITED StatesMCPHERSON, Marena; GUGGENHEIMER, Elinor

• Source: TIME Magazine. 6/22/1987, Vol. 129 Issue 25, p54. 8p.

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Parents as Partners or Problems?

• Authors : Moses, Diana¹; Croll, Paul²

Subjects: *SPECIAL education; *PARENT-child legal relationship; *LEARNING

• Source: Disability, Handicap & Society. Mar1987, Vol. 2 Issue 1, p75-84. 10p.

• Abstract: At the level of educational practice a variety of schemes have successfully involved parents in their children' education. Reports of ...

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A PROFILE OF MALE AND FEMALE APPLICANTS FOR A SPECIAL COLLEGE PROGRAM FOR LEARNING-DISABLED STUDENTS.

• Authors : Ackerman, Peggy T.¹; McGrew, M. Jeanette¹; Dykman, Roscoe A.¹

Subjects: *PEOPLE with learning disabilities; *STUDENTS; *PEOPLE with intellectual disabilities

• Source: Journal of Clinical Psychology. Jan1987, Vol. 43 Issue 1, p67-78. 12p.

• Abstract: This article discusses a profile of male and female applicants for a special college program for learning disabled students. During this ...

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