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Causal Explanation of Complex Physiological Concepts by Medical Students.
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Patel, Vimla L.; And Others – International Journal of Science Education, 1991
Examined are first-year medical students' (n=160) explanations of complex concepts in cardiopulmonary physiology following a lecture series. The results revealed systematic misconceptions by the students in developing a pathophysiological model of the problem. The implications for science instruction within a medical curriculum are discussed.…
Descriptors: Causal Models, Cognitive Development, Concept Formation, Concept Teaching
The Effect of Two Instructional Models in Bringing about a Conceptual Change in the Understanding of Science Concepts by Prospective Elementary Teachers.
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Stepans, Joseph; And Others – Science Education, 1988
Compares the effectiveness of two instructional models in bringing about a valid understanding of science concepts in prospective elementary teachers. Describes the two instructional models; an expository model and a learning cycle model. Concludes that college students understandings of science concepts may be improved using a combination of the…
Descriptors: College Science, Educational Strategies, Higher Education, Instructional Design