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Peer reviewedPerkins, D. N.; Simmons, Rebecca – Review of Educational Research, 1988
Certain misunderstandings in science, mathematics, and computer programing reflect analogous underlying difficulties. These misunderstandings are examined through four knowledge levels: (1) content; (2) problem-solving; (3) epistemic; and (4) inquiry. Analysis of several examples shows that misunderstandings have causes at multiple levels, and…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Comprehension, Concept Formation, Error Patterns
Download full textLee, Okhwa; Lehrer, Richard – 1987
Seven graduate students in a seminar on classroom computing received instruction in LOGO programming. Programming protocols were collected periodically and examined for errors and misconceptions; in-depth interviews were conducted in order to understand specific misconceptions better. As novice students transit from instruction to experience in…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Science Education, Concept Formation, Educational Research
Romaniuk, E. W. – 1978
Without rigorous evaluation during the development cycle of computer assisted instruction programs, diagnosis and revision of the courseware is likely to be haphazard and inefficient, and the probability of the course being a success is greatly reduced. This article provides guidance for developers of computer assisted instructional software in…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Course Evaluation, Editing, Educational Technology
