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Peer reviewedKuhn, Deanna – Review of Educational Research, 1997
Kathleen Metz has suggested that application of theories of developmental psychology to children's science instruction has led to underestimation of children's competence and potential. This review proposes use of developmental psychology as a guidepost rather than a constraint in developing science curricula. (SLD)
Descriptors: Competence, Curriculum Development, Developmental Psychology, Educational Theories
