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Peer reviewedHogan, Kathleen; Fisherkeller, JoEllen – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1996
Describes the development of a coding scheme that represents students' ideas and its application to the analysis of interviews with urban students (n=8). Results indicate that decomposition is a linchpin concept for building an understanding of nutrient cycling, and ideas which relate to children's natural framework theories provide a generative…
Descriptors: Ecology, Elementary Education, Intermediate Grades, Interviews
Peer reviewedDruyan, Sara – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1997
Presents three studies that demonstrate the efficiency of the kinesthetic conflict in promoting the understanding of three scientific concepts among children aged 5-12. Results support Piaget's theory which determines the origins of scientific thinking. Contains 26 references. (DDR)
Descriptors: Cognitive Psychology, Cognitive Structures, Constructivism (Learning), Elementary Education
Peer reviewedZembal-Saul, Carla; Blumenfeld, Phyllis; Krajcik, Joseph – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 2000
Examines changes in the science content representations of two prospective elementary teachers during their first year in an experimental teacher preparation program. Finds that opportunities to engage in cycles of instruction guided by structured considerations for content representation contributed to improvements in the teachers' science…
Descriptors: Concept Formation, Elementary Education, Knowledge Base for Teaching, Knowledge Representation
