The Social Role in Promoting Cognitive Growth over the Life-Span.

Schwebel, Milton; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ436716

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1990

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ISSN: ISSN-0033-1538

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The Social Role in Promoting Cognitive Growth over the Life-Span.

Schwebel, Milton; And Others

Prospects, v20 n3 p263-75 1990

Describes the social role of cognitive growth throughout the lifetime. Includes mediation, self-regulation, metacognition, the zone of proximal development, and critical and creative thinking. Discusses resources, methodology, and goals of education in a democratic society. Emphasizes the value of independent, self-monitoring individuals who engage in social and creative thinking. (DK)

Descriptors: Aging Education, Cognitive Development, Creative Thinking, Educational Methods, Educational Objectives, Educational Resources, Lifelong Learning, Mediation Theory, Metacognition, Parent Child Relationship, Self Control, Self Evaluation (Individuals), Social Cognition

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Reports - General

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Audience: Researchers

Language: English

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