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Reinisch, Bianca; Krell, Moritz – Research in Science Education, 2023
In science education, learners' conceptions of scientists and their work are often assessed by the Draw-A-Scientist Test (DAST). Due to validity concerns, methodical literature demands the development of alternative instruments to measure learners' conceptions validly and efficiently. This study presents an instrument with 29 rating scale items to…
Descriptors: Preservice Teachers, Scientific Literacy, Scientific Attitudes, Knowledge Level
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Larsson, Caroline; Tibell, Lena A. – Research in Science Education, 2015
A well-ordered biological complex can be formed by the random motion of its components, i.e. self-assemble. This is a concept that incorporates issues that may contradict students' everyday experiences and intuitions. In previous studies, we have shown that a tangible model of virus self-assembly, used in a group exercise, helps students to grasp…
Descriptors: Science Education, Biology, Scientific Concepts, Molecular Structure