University of the Western Cape
An investigation into the cognitive skills required by pupils to master concept formation in the field of homeostasis, an aspect of human physiology
Abstract
dc:description.abstractPupils experience various problems when trying to solve problems in biology, particularly on higher grade. this problem was profound in the area of homeostasis, an aspect of human physiology. During this investigation a number of pupils, the pioneer group, were screened for cognitive deficiencies. major cornmon deficiencies were identified as impulsivity, the use two or more sources of information simultaneously, spatial and temporal orientation. a second phase, the essence of this investigation, sought ways in which to teach pupils the cognitive skills to facilitate their concept formation in the area of homeostasis. since the subjects displaying these cognitive deficiencies were already in their final year of high school a method was sought which would benefit them in the short term. simultaneously a way had to be found to teach these skills so that it could be of use to pupils on a long term basis.
Degree
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- University of the Western Cape
- Year dc:date.issued
- 1991
Author and committee
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- Fryddie, Fozea