ERIC - Search Results

Descriptor

Concept Formation	2
Constructivism (Learning)	2
Elementary Secondary Education	2
Physics	2
Problem Based Learning	2
Problem Solving	2
Science Education	2
Teaching Methods	2
Thinking Skills	2
Experiential Learning	1
Instructional Effectiveness	1
More ▼

Source

Author

Dufresne, Robert J.	2
Gerace, William J.	2
Leonard, William J.	2
Mestre, Jose P.	1

Publication Type

Guides - Non-Classroom	2
Reports - Descriptive	1

Education Level

Audience

Practitioners	1
Teachers	1

Location

Laws, Policies, & Programs

Assessments and Surveys

What Works Clearinghouse Rating

Showing all 2 results Save | Export

Concept-Based Problem Solving: Making Concepts the Language of Physics. Technical Report.

Download full text

Leonard, William J.; Gerace, William J.; Dufresne, Robert J. – 1999

This document identifies five types of learning experiences which are relevant to understanding students' understanding of concepts and principles. These include exploring existing concepts, honing and clustering concepts, developing analytical and reasoning skills, developing problem solving skills, and structuring knowledge in memory. Each of…

Descriptors: Concept Formation, Constructivism (Learning), Elementary Secondary Education, Physics

Concept-Based Problem Solving: Combining Educational Research Results and Practical Experience To Create a Framework for Learning Physics and To Derive Effective Classroom Practices.

Download full text

Leonard, William J.; Gerace, William J.; Dufresne, Robert J.; Mestre, Jose P. – 1999

This paper identifies five types of learning experiences which are relevant to understanding students' grasp of concepts and principles. These include exploring existing concepts, honing and clustering concepts, developing analytical and reasoning skills, developing problem solving skills, and structuring knowledge in memory. Each of these…

Descriptors: Concept Formation, Constructivism (Learning), Elementary Secondary Education, Experiential Learning