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Peer reviewedLinn, Marcia C. – Journal of Science Education and Technology, 1995
Describes a framework called scaffolded knowledge integration and illustrates how it guided the design of two successful course enhancements in the field of computer science and engineering: the LISP Knowledge Integration Environment and the spatial reasoning environment. (101 references) (Author/MKR)
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Higher Education, Models, Programming
Peer reviewedLewis, Eileen L.; Linn, Marcia C. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1994
Adolescents (n=151-158), adults (n=18), and scientists (n=5) were involved in two studies conducted to identify concepts of heat energy and temperature held by each of the participants and investigate the impact of a middle school science curriculum designed to help students understand everyday thermal events. Results indicate that each group had…
Descriptors: Heat, Higher Education, Junior High Schools, Knowledge Level
Download full textLinn, Marcia C. – 1982
Suggested in this paper are priorities for the role of cognitive psychology in science/mathematics curriculum development and teacher education. Areas discussed include: (1) science education as a national concern; (2) how rapid advances in science knowledge and cognitive psychological knowledge have created a sense of urgency about developing a…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Concept Formation, Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedLinn, Marcia C. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1982
Illustrates advantages of research on practical factors in reasoning. Discusses role of factual knowledge and diagnosis of specific task-based errors in reasoning, influence of individual aptitudes on reasoning, and effect of educational interventions designed to change reasoning. Presents Piagetian position for each position, discusses evidence…
Descriptors: Abstract Reasoning, Aptitude, Cognitive Processes, Developmental Stages
Peer reviewedLinn, Marcia C. – Learning and Instruction, 1992
The development and evaluation of a series of hypermedia tools designed to help students learn to program in PASCAL or LISP are described. Classroom trials with 171 college students illustrate use of the developed tools. The use of hypermedia to foster integrated understanding is discussed. (SLD)
Descriptors: Classroom Research, College Students, Comprehension, Computer Assisted Instruction
Linn, Marcia C. – 1988
This analysis of the relationship between science education and technology over the past 15 years focuses on lessons learned from research on learning and instruction, the relationship between the teacher and technology, and the influence of technological advances on educational practice. Five conclusions are drawn: (1) courseware authoring…
Descriptors: Courseware, Curriculum Development, Databases, Educational Research
Linn, Marcia C. – 1983
The article discusses two interrelated aspects of computer education: the computer's potential for developing cognitive skills and ways in which the differential participation of males and females in computer experiences may lead to inequitable outcomes. The Assessing the Cognitive Consequences of Computer Environments for Learning Project…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes, Computer Assisted Instruction
