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Miller, Robert L. – Physics Education, 1980
Presents Ausubel's theory of learning and discusses its implication for teaching physics in the classroom and some of the theory's shortcomings. (HM)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes, Educational Psychology, Elementary Secondary Education

Marshall, Stewart; Gilmour, Marion – Physics Education, 1990
This paper discusses some of the results of a study conducted in Papua New Guinea on students' comprehension of 45 non-technical words used in science classes. Four words, "component,""devise,""exert," and "random," are considered in detail. (CW)
Descriptors: Classroom Communication, Cognitive Development, Foreign Countries, Physics

Boyes, E. – Physics Education, 1988
Models the ideas of children's misconceptions and subsequent acceptance of conventional scientific thought on the simple cusp of catastrophe theory. Demonstrates one theory of the forces which are necessary to change a misconception to a scientific concept. (CW)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Concept Formation, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education

Adey, Philip; Shayer, Michael – Physics Education, 1988
Attempts to show that not only can density be taught to lower ability pupils but that by doing so, there is the possibility of assisting pupils to develop their reasoning powers. Lists teaching activities that help in this process. (CW)
Descriptors: Abstract Reasoning, Cognitive Ability, Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes

Watts, Mike – Physics Education, 1988
Summarizes current developments in alternative frameworks research in science education. Covers concept maps, learning as conceptual change, classroom strategies, problem solving in physics and where research should be going. (CW)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Cognitive Structures, Concept Formation, Concept Mapping

Squires, David – Physics Education, 1987
Addresses concerns related to how educational software can be designed to accommodate a constructivist approach to learning. Describes features of software which are consistent with a constructivist view and cites examples of physics materials which are appropriate. (ML)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Uses in Education