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An approach that makes use of the computer language LOGO to teach cognitive strategies to students is proposed. The teacher's role is to provide a non-threatening environment which will support them during the period when they are actively trying out various shorthand codes to give instructions to the computer.

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Subject
Research;
Education;
Computer programming;
Computer languages;
Cognition & reasoning;
Language thought relationship;
Language teaching methods;
Teachers
Identifier / keyword
Cognitive skill; Logo; Program; Strategy; Problem Solving; Thought; Computer language; Cognitive strategy
Title
Towards Better Strategies for Thinking and Programming
Author
Tuovinen, Juhani E; Hill, Douglas M
Publication title
School Science and Mathematics; Hoboken
Volume
92
Issue
4
Pages
206
Number of pages
6
Publication year
1992
Publication date
Apr 1992
Publisher
Blackwell Publishing Ltd.
Place of publication
Hoboken
Country of publication
United Kingdom
Publication subject
Mathematics, Education--Teaching Methods And Curriculum, Sciences: Comprehensive Works
ISSN
00366803
e-ISSN
19498594
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
Document type
Journal Article
Accession number
01054057
ProQuest document ID
195224655
Document URL
https://www.proquest.com/scholarly-journals/towards-better-strategies-thinking-programming/docview/195224655/se-2?accountid=208611
Copyright
Copyright School Science and Mathematics Association, Incorporated Apr 1992
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2024-03-13
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