Teaching thinking through logo: The importance of method

1 February 1985

journal article
update on-microcomputer-use-in-instruction
Published by Taylor & Francis in Roeper Review

Vol. 7 (3) , 153-156
https://doi.org/10.1080/02783198509552879

Abstract

While there has been a good deal of excitement about the use of the programming language called Logo as a means of teaching general thinking skills, recent research suggests that it has not succeeded. One reason for this may be the failure of researchers to focus on the method of teaching. Preliminary observations from a project that is examining the effects of three methods of teaching Logo are discussed. The working hypothesis presented is that teaching Logo in a “mediational” format based on current cognitive literature will produce generalizable cognitive development in children. This research is supported by Grant No. MH‐38235 from the National Institute of Mental Health, John Bransford, Keith Clayton, and Jeff Franks, Principal Investigators.

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This publication has 2 references indexed in Scilit:

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Childhood Education, 1984
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Roeper Review, 1983