International Conference for Logo and Mathematics Education, Date: 1986/07/15 - 1986/07/18, Location: London
Publication date:
1986-01-01
Pages:
104 -
112
ISSN:
0-85473-254-3
Publisher:
University of London, Institute of Education, Department of Mathematics, Statistics and Computing; London
Proceedings of the Second International Conference for Logo and Mathematics Education
Author:
De Corte, Erik
Verschaffel, Lieven ; Hoyles, C ; Noss, R ; Sutherland, R
Abstract:
An important argument for teaching children computer programming (in Logo) is the contention that learning to program can foster the acquisition of generalizable cognitive skills and problem-solving abilities. In this contribution we discuss some recent developments in the research with respect to this "cognitive effects hypothesis"; several guidelines for the design of future studies are derived.