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Gafoor, K. Abdul; Akhilesh, P. T. – Online Submission, 2010
Learning occurs through various processes. Among these processes, conceptual change has a pivotal part. This article discusses briefly conceptual change in physics. Anchoring on Kuhn's original explanation of theory change in science, this article elaborates especially on the influence of children's science concepts in general, and pre-conceptions…
Descriptors: Physics, Scientific Concepts, Concept Teaching, Misconceptions
Gafoor, K. Abdul – Online Submission, 2011
This study explores interest in physics, chemistry and biology among school students in Kerala. It used a sample of 3236 (1659 boys, 1577 girls) students studying in upper primary to higher secondary classes. Three separate versions of scale of interest in science were used to quantify interest in science of upper primary, secondary and higher…
Descriptors: Physics, Females, Chemistry, Student Attitudes