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Relationships between Formal-Operational Thought and Conceptual Difficulties in Genetics Problem Solving.

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Gipson, Michael H.; And Others – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1989

Presented is a study in which students' intellectual reasoning development was evaluated following instruction that emphasized formal operations in a traditional lecture format. Results indicated that formal-operational students had significantly more success in the three reasoning areas than transitional students and transitional students had…

Descriptors: Biological Sciences, Cognitive Development, College Science, Formal Operations

Attaining Meaningful Learning of Concepts in Genetics and Ecology: An Examination of the Potency of the Concept-Mapping Technique.

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Okebukola, Peter Akinsola – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1990

Discussed is the relationship of concept-mapping by students to the meaningful learning of genetics and ecological concepts. The implications of these results for teacher education in biology are addressed. (KR)

Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Cognitive Structures, College Science, Concept Mapping

A Comment on Predicting Genetics Achievement in Nonmajors College Biology [and] A Reply to Hafner and Stewart's Comments on "Predicting Genetics Achievement in Nonmajors College Biology."

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Hafner, Bob; And Others – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1989

Criticizes the Mitchell and Lawson (1988) report from the viewpoint of individual interview method. Provides Lawson's reply to the comment by showing differences in research philosophy and methods. (YP)

Descriptors: Cognitive Development, College Science, Educational Research, Genetics