26 research outputs found
The role of cognitive mechanisms and social processes in cooperative learning.
No full textOne of the most prevalent changes in education in recent years has been the increasing use of collaborative small groups. Both psychological and educational theory support the notion that children can effectively learn from each other. In addition, there is empirical support for the efficacy of collaborative learning; however, there is little research investigating the mechanisms which have been proposed to promote this learning. The purpose of this study is to better understand the role of these mechanisms in engendering new understanding. The 6th grader participants worked in groups of four on science problems dealing with matter and molecules. Transcripts were made of the videotapes of the groups and students were individually interviewed following each of the discussions. Results indicate the mechanisms of cognitive change do not adequately describe the learning process. Rather, the characteristics of the task as well as the social processes unique to each group influenced not only the frequency, but also the role of each of the mechanisms. The interview data suggest that the students themselves were aware of and articulate about the social and cognitive processes within the group. Implications for theory, practice and further research are presented.PhDEducation and PsychologyUniversity of Michigan, Horace H. Rackham School of Graduate Studieshttp://deepblue.lib.umich.edu/bitstream/2027.42/104916/1/9624573.pdfDescription of 9624573.pdf : Restricted to UM users only
Impacts of a mathematical mistake on preservice teachers’ eliciting of student thinking
No full textInternational audienceWe report on a study of preservice teachers’ eliciting performances in a scenario in which a student has made a mistake and, if sufficiently probed, is able to recognize the mistake and revise their work. Our findings reveal the skills and capabilities of one group of preservice teachers at the start of a teacher education program
Impacts of a mathematical mistake on preservice teachers’ eliciting of student thinking
No full textInternational audienceWe report on a study of preservice teachers’ eliciting performances in a scenario in which a student has made a mistake and, if sufficiently probed, is able to recognize the mistake and revise their work. Our findings reveal the skills and capabilities of one group of preservice teachers at the start of a teacher education program
Cognitive load measurements and stimulated recall interviews for studying the effects of information and communications technology
No full textMany researchers use information and communications technology (ICT)-tools to augment learning in a great variety of tasks. Their effects are generally measured in terms of intended outcomes. This article argues for the use of additional, more general measures to obtain a more complete impression of the effects of ICT-tools. The first study presented in this article shows why tools should not only be studied in terms of their specific intended outcomes, but also in terms of their effects on working memory, and the cognitive mechanisms needed to achieve the intended outcomes. The second study uses cognitive load measurements and stimulated recall interviews to obtain a more comprehensive view of the effects of learning tools. Results suggest that traditional outcome measures need to be complemented with quantitative and qualitative measures of cognitive processes to substantiate conclusions about intended effects of ICT-tools.Technology, Policy and Managemen
A criação de "Numa clara manhã de abril", de Marcos Iolovitch, no contexto histórico
No full textEste artigo procura inserir no contexto histórico o primeiro trabalho literário a usar a comunidade judaica brasileira como tema principal, o romance autobiográfico Numa clara manhã de abril, de Marcos Iolovitch, originalmente publicado em 1940. Iolovitch foi um imigrante que veio da Rússia no início do século XX para uma comunidade agrícola estabelecida pela Jewish Colonization Association (JCA ou ICA) na região sul do Brasil. Pretendemos discutir as condições sociais, culturais e econômicas tanto na Rússia quanto no Brasil, assim como as ações governamentais destes países durante o período 1801-1930, que contribuíram para a escrita deste romance e formaram o pano de fundo para os eventos e as ideias discutidas pelo autor. Nossa discussão inclui o estabelecimento de comunidades agrícolas judaicas na Rússia e o papel dos menonitas em sua administração, os esforços do Barão Maurice Hirsch e da ICA para estabelecer comunidades agrícolas para imigrantes russos, os motivos comerciais da ICA no Brasil, o efeito de convulsões políticas e econômicas no Brasil sobre os imigrantes judeus e o incentivo oferecido a escritores pela rica vida intelectual em Porto Alegre, a capital do estado do extremo sul do Brasil. Além das fontes secundárias, fundamentamos nossa discussão com memórias originais de menonitas e com relatórios e documentos do Departamento de Estado dos Estados Unidos da América das primeiras décadas do século XX. The Creation of On a clear April morning, by Marcos Iolovitch, in historical context - Abstract: This article seeks to place in historical context the first literary work to use the Brazilian Jewish community as subject matter, the autobiographical novel, On a Clear April Morning, by Marcos Iolovitch, originally published in 1940. Iolovitch was an early 20th century immigrant to the farming communities set up by the Jewish Colonization Association (JCA) in the south of Brazil. We propose to discuss social, cultural, and economic conditions in both Russia and Brazil, as well as governmental actions in both countries during the period 1801-1930 that led to the writing of this novel and formed the background for the events and ideas discussed by the author. Our discussion will include the establishment of Jewish farming communities in Russia and the role of Mennonites in their administration, the efforts by Baron Maurice Hirsch and the JCA to establish farming communities for Russian immigrants, the commercial motives of the JCA in Brazil, the effect of political and economic upheavals in Brazil on Jewish immigrants and the support offered to writers by the rich intellectual life in Porto Alegre, Brazil’s southernmost state capital. In addition to secondary sources, we will support our discussion with published interviews with Marcos Iolovitch, original Mennonite memoirs and early 20th Century U.S. Department of State reports and documents.
'Your connections to Nappamerrie is as strong as ours' : Pastoralism, Paternalism and the Legacies of Settlement
No full textThis thesis examines the relations between Aboriginal people and settlers on Nappa Merrie Station in far south-west Queensland. The station, established by John Conrick in 1873, remained in the author’s family for eighty-one years, with three generations of Conricks growing up there. A core focus is the written historical record and stories passed down by descendants, all of which place an emphasis on the Conrick family’s positive relations with, and conciliatory treatment of, Aboriginal people. This is especially significant given the notoriously violent interactions between Aboriginal people and pastoralists in Queensland. The author is the great-great-granddaughter of John Conrick, and this thesis follows the author’s journey to uncover the nature of the Conrick’s relations with Aboriginal people and analyse the veracity of the stories passed down through the generations. Additionally, the complex relationship and sense of belonging Conrick descendants have with Nappa Merrie and its Aboriginal population is examined. Using ‘insider’ knowledge, the author blends personal experience with academic historical training, connecting family history to the national story. A unique element of this thesis is the utilisation of the author’s rich family archive, which includes diaries, unpublished memoirs, letters, an extensive photograph and album collection, artefacts, and dictionaries of local languages. These are examined in conjunction with government records, newspaper articles, oral history transcripts and local historian Helen Tolcher’s books and research notes. While this thesis reveals the Conricks were more humane and conciliatory in their treatment of Aboriginal people in comparison to others at the time, it also reveals the enduring legacies of this history which continue today. This research demonstrates the veracity and selectivity of social memory and oral histories, through comparing family stories with historical records. The inconsistencies and absences in Conrick family narratives allow an insight into the influence of social norms and expectations on both individual and family memory over the decades. The thesis concludes with the recorded oral history of two Aboriginal Conrick descendants. This sharing of stories allows an insight into Aboriginal perspectives and contributes to the continuing legacies of Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal relations on Nappa Merrie Station.Thesis (MPhil) -- University of Adelaide, School of Humanities, 202
Exploring the impact of discussion-leading professional development on teachers’ practice
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Validating the Ecological Assumption: The Relationship of Measure Scores to Classroom Teaching and Student Learning
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