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Peer reviewedRam, Ashwin, Ed.; Nersessian, Nancy J., Ed.; Keil, Frank C., Ed. – Journal of the Learning Sciences, 1997
This special issue includes four articles that address issues concerning conceptual change. Topics include analogical reasoning and a case study of Johannes Kepler; conceptual change and wine expertise; the role of extreme case reasoning in instruction for conceptual change; and dynamic science assessment: a new approach for investigating…
Descriptors: Case Method (Teaching Technique), Case Studies, Concept Formation, Instructional Design
Download full textBeeth, Michael E. – 1995
This paper discusses various aspects of conceptual change instruction and research related to conceptual change strategies. The role played by teachers in the conceptual change process has been neglected in the research and understanding that role requires that: (1) the Conceptual Change Model of Posner provide a reasonable framework for thinking…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Concept Formation, Constructivism (Learning), Educational Strategies
Hennessey, M. Gertrude; Beeth, Michael E. – 1993
The intent of this paper is to open for consideration the relationship between metacognition and the promotion of conceptual change within the classroom. This goal is achieved through a brief description of present research by the authors, drawing from the existing literature a summary of what is meant by conceptual change learning, defining the…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Concept Formation, Constructivism (Learning), Educational Strategies
