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Feher, Elsa; Meyer, Karen Rice – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1992
Discusses children's ideas about colored objects and colored shadows, with special attention to the organization of these ideas into mental models. The clarification of these models provides instructional tools that serve to assess and confront students' naive conceptions. Subjects were visitors to a science museum who engaged in interactive…
Descriptors: Cognitive Structures, Cognitive Style, Color, Concept Formation

Mohapatra, J. K. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1988
Identifies an induced incorrect generalization as a generative cause for the formation of misconception. Analyzes students' protocol of an exploratory learning experiment about the laws of reflection of light. Suggests recommendations for textbook, teaching, and practical work. (Author/YP)
Descriptors: Cognitive Structures, Concept Formation, Generalization, Misconceptions

Smith, Mike U. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1992
Compares 7 biology faculty members, 9 genetic counselors, and 26 undergraduate students according to both expertise and problem-solving success within the domain of genetics. Findings are consistent with the hypothesis that as expertise is attained, the individual restructures knowledge into a framework based upon the critical dimensions which…
Descriptors: Biology, Cognitive Structures, Cognitive Style, Comparative Analysis

Griffiths, Alan K.; And Others – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1988
Investigates the remediation of misconceptions through application of Gagne's hierarchical learning theory. Uses stoichiometry, food levels, and conservation of mechanical energy as the target concepts. Reports that there was no treatment effect in analysis of covariance using pretest scores as a covariant. (YP)
Descriptors: Biology, Chemistry, Cognitive Structures, High Schools