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Peer reviewedOliver, J. Steve; Nichols, B. Kim – School Science and Mathematics, 2001
Describes and reviews the book "The Educational Concepts of Secondary School Science Teachers" by Paul Hurd. (MM)
Descriptors: Book Reviews, Concept Formation, Knowledge Base for Teaching, Science Education
Peer reviewedYip, Din-Yan – School Science Review, 1998
Argues that some common student misconceptions are perpetuated by teachers, textbooks, and rote-learning methods and that strategies to challenge and change these misconceptions are needed. Focuses on misconceptions related to the eye and how it works. (DDR)
Descriptors: Concept Formation, Constructivism (Learning), Elementary Secondary Education, Eyes
Peer reviewedTsai, Chin-Chung – International Journal of Science Education, 2000
Argues for using "conflict maps" as a way of enhancing science teaching and learning. The conflict map emphasizes not only the use of discrepant events, but also the resolution of conflict between students' alternative conceptions and the scientific conception. Discusses the conflict map as an instructional aid for teachers or as a…
Descriptors: Concept Formation, Concept Mapping, Knowledge Base for Teaching, Knowledge Representation
Learning Content through Process: Practical Strategies for Science Teachers in Developing Countries.
Monk, Martin J.; Dillon, Justin S. – Journal of Science and Mathematics Education in Southeast Asia, 1993
Outlines a strategy for the teaching of science in developing countries that breaks investigations down into individual processes, some of which do not require an apparatus. Outlines some difficulties that science teachers in developing countries face. Contains 22 references. (DDR)
Descriptors: Concept Formation, Developing Nations, Educational Strategies, Elementary Secondary Education
Summers, Mike; Kruger, Colin; Mant, Jenny – 1997
This book was written for practicing primary (elementary) school teachers and for anyone concerned with inservice or preservice science teacher education. The overall purpose of the book is to identify ways in which ideas about electricity and simple circuits can be taught effectively in primary school classrooms. This book is based on in-depth…
Descriptors: Analogy, Comprehension, Concept Formation, Concept Teaching
