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Situational Knowledge in Physics: The Case of Electrodynamics.
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Savelsbergh, Elwin R.; de Jong, Ton; Ferguson-Hessler, Monica G. M. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 2002
Investigates how situational knowledge differs across individuals of different competence levels. Analyzes participants' descriptions of physics problem situations. Discusses the relationship between competence and the structure of problem situations, differences between experts and novices, and implications for teaching. (Author/KHR)
Descriptors: Cognitive Structures, Competence, Concept Formation, Curriculum Development
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
One Hundred References Related to Concept Mapping.
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Al-Kunifed, Ali; Wandersee, James H. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1990
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Descriptors: Cognitive Mapping, Cognitive Structures, Concept Formation, Concept Mapping
Students' Misunderstandings and Misconceptions in College Freshman Chemistry (General and Organic).
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Zoller, Uri – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1990
Selective illustrative examples of students' learning difficulties and misconceptions in first-year general and organic chemistry are presented in the students' terms, followed by strategies the author uses to overcome the difficulties. Suggests that student misconceptions in first-year chemistry are not interrelated logically and are not prone to…
Descriptors: Chemistry, Cognitive Mapping, Cognitive Structures, College Science
Using Concept Maps in Chemistry: An Alternative View.
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Cullen, John – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1990
Provides examples of how concept mapping can be used to help overcome misconceptions in college chemistry. (PR)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Cognitive Mapping, Cognitive Structures, College Science
A Comparison of Concrete and Formal Science Instruction Upon Science Achievement and Reasoning Ability of Sixth Grade Students.
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Saunders, Walter L.; Shepardson, Daniel – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1987
Reports on a study designed to examine the effect of concrete and formal instruction upon reasoning and science achievement of sixth grade students. Results indicated that the concrete instruction group had significantly higher levels of performance in science achievement and cognitive development and that males outperformed females. (TW)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Cognitive Development, Cognitive Structures, Educational Strategies