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Donovan, Michael P. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 1998
Argues that students are conditioned by years of multiple-choice testing to use only simple recall and view knowledge as an uncataloged museum full of independent facts that are collected, recited, and left to gather dust. (DDR)
Descriptors: Concept Formation, Higher Education, Knowledge Representation, Learning Strategies

And Others; Adamczyk, Peter – School Science Review, 1994
Considers the idea that concept mapping has applications beyond those associated with student assessment. Outlines further uses for concept mapping in the classroom along with suggestions for implementing this powerful tool. (DDR)
Descriptors: Concept Formation, Concept Mapping, Educational Strategies, Elementary Secondary Education

Driver, Rosalind – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1997
In response to an article in the same issue by Norris and Kvernbekk, argues that the theory of Driver and associates, elaborated upon in the three articles which form the basis for their analysis, is not a normative goal-directed theory. (DDR)
Descriptors: Cognitive Psychology, Educational Strategies, Elementary Secondary Education, Epistemology

Nicoll, Gayle – Journal of Chemical Education, 2003
Reports research that investigates the encoding that students use to develop molecular models at the undergraduate level. Focuses on the translation between symbolic and subatomic representations of molecules. (Contains 31 references.) (DDR)
Descriptors: Atomic Structure, Chemistry, College Curriculum, Concept Formation

Bondesan, S. R.; Brummer, J. G.; Wright, S. M. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 2002
Examines a classification system that offers a framework for discussing and choosing questions regarding curricular organization, classroom environment, and teaching and learning strategies. (Contains 21 references.) (DDR)
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Curriculum Development, Educational Strategies, Higher Education

Rigeman, Sally – Journal of Chemical Education, 1998
Argues that evolution is a process that occurs within the curriculum as well as within the physical universe. Provides an example that involves student presentations. Discusses the transition from poster presentations to electronic presentations via the World Wide Web. (DDR)
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Concept Formation, Curriculum Development, Internet

Whitin, Phyllis – Science and Children, 2002
Presents stories that illustrate how children learned lessons about the nature of science. These lessons include such ideas as observing closely and keep records, accessing resources, and collaborating with each other. Describes the use of a classroom bird station and nature walks in accomplishing the goals. (DDR)
Descriptors: Birds, Concept Formation, Educational Strategies, Elementary Education

Dolmans, Diana H. J. M.; Snellen-Balendong, Hetty; Wolfhagen, Ineke H. A. P.; van der Vleuten, Cees P. M. – Medical Teacher, 1997
Lends support to the idea that the quality of the cases used in problem-based learning affects the nature of student learning in this context. Outlines seven principles adapted from research on learning and cognition that can help guide case design. Contains 22 references. (DDR)
Descriptors: Cognitive Psychology, Cognitive Structures, Higher Education, Knowledge Representation

Klionsky, Daniel J. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 1998
Points out that college freshmen expect major changes in the academic environment as they move from secondary school. Recommends that faculty use this opportunity to show students how to think for themselves. (DDR)
Descriptors: Biology, Concept Formation, Cooperative Learning, Educational Strategies