The Piagetian Dilemma: What Does Piaget Really Have to Say to Teachers?

A Multi‐element Analysis of the Effect of Teacher Aides in an “Open”‐style Classroom

“…In recent years however, a new educational model from Britain (Brickman, 1970; Rathbone, 1971;Spodek, 1971) has resulted in the construction of so-called "open schools" (Nations Schools, 197 1; Nyquist, 1971;AASA Report, 1972). Perhaps because of pressure in the United States to measure achievement levels (Fromberg, 1974;Gaudia, 1974; 'The authors wish to express their appreciation to Ms. Edna Owens, Principal of Astoria Park Elementary School, for her cooperation. Reprints may be obtained from Jon S. Bailey, Department of Psychology, Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida 32306.…”