Situational Knowledge in Physics: The Case of Electrodynamics.

Savelsbergh, Elwin R.; de Jong, Ton; Ferguson-Hessler, Monica G. M.

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ERIC Number: EJ658194

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2002

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Situational Knowledge in Physics: The Case of Electrodynamics.

Savelsbergh, Elwin R.; de Jong, Ton; Ferguson-Hessler, Monica G. M.

Journal of Research in Science Teaching, v39 n10 p928-51 Dec 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, Performance, Physics, Science Education, Secondary Education, Teaching Methods

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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