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theory of mind. Another group of children who are interesting when it comes to understanding the
role of language, communication and social interaction in this development are children with
severe speech and physical impairments (SSPI). Our research on theory of mind in these children
has also revealed difficulties in this respect. The performance of children with SSPI on theory of
mind tasks will be discussed in terms of verbal ability and memory capacity from a developmental
perspective.
4012.4 Imitation and mind-reading: Two connected or disconnected abilities? M. Heimann,
Göteborg University, Göteborg, Sweden
Imitation might be a direct way to tap into another persons mind. Thus, imitation and mimicry,
could be expected to facilitate prosocial behaviors and maybe - to act as precursors to later
emerging more mature abilities such as cognitive mindreading. These aspects will be discussed
drawing both on what we know regarding early imitative development in typically developing
children and on results from studies using imitation as an intervention strategy for children with
communicative difficulties (foremost children with autism).
4013 INVITED SYMPOSIUM
Recent developments in research in instructional/educational psychology: An international
perspective.
Convener and Chair: E. De Corte, Belgium
4013.1 What is implied by “fostering the student’s capability to self-regulate”? M. Boekaerts,
University of Leiden, Leiden, The Netherlands
In this presentation a number of basic questions about the nature of the self-regulation construct
will be addressed. It is essential that we have a closer look at the various concepts and models of
self-regulation that have been prominent in the context of classroom research. Some researchers
studied the student’s capabilities to self-regulate as a general disposition that individuals bring into
the classroom while others examined domain-specific, or even situation-specific regulatory skills.
Different types of assessment instruments have been used to measure children and adolescents’
capabilities to self-regulate. How valid are these instruments and how reliable are the conclusions
that researchers draw about the effectiveness of their intervention programs, based on these
instruments?
4013.2 Integration of ICT and problem-based learning environment, Q. Chen, R.D. Liu, T.
Jiang, L. Zhou, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, China
ICT as a learning object, learning tool, and teaching tool has been being integrated into
problem-based learning environment (PBLE). Within this environment, learners have to learn
some skills of information technology and engage in inquiry activities and communication
activities with ICT, with teacher providing scaffolding to support learners’ activities through ICT.
These kinds of activities could facilitate learners’ high-order thinking, effective experience, and
self-regulation, resulting in the construction, sharing, application, and value of knowledge in the
learning community. These kinds of integration have been applied in math and science education
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