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Peer reviewedWeaver, Gabriela C. – Science Education, 1998
Presents a summary of teaching practices that are successful in promoting conceptual change based on a study of Grades 4, 8, and 10 and on the research literature. Proposes improvements in teaching methodology. Contains 31 references. (DDR)
Descriptors: Concept Formation, Elementary Secondary Education, Hands on Science, Knowledge Representation
Peer reviewedKorpan, Connie A.; Bisanz, Gay L.; Bisanz, Jeffrey; Henderson, John M. – Science Education, 1997
Examines the types of requests for information made by university students (N=60) as they evaluate scientific news briefs. Student requests most often focus on how research is conducted and why results might occur. Contains 47 references. (DDR)
Descriptors: Concept Formation, Critical Thinking, Higher Education, Knowledge Representation
Peer reviewedHand, Brian; Treagust, David F.; Vance, Keith – Science Education, 1997
Examines student perceptions of the changing nature of a classroom as a result of the implementation of constructivist approaches. Results indicate that students are appreciative of the opportunity to use their own ideas and knowledge. Contains 31 references. (DDR)
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Constructivism (Learning), Cooperative Learning, Discourse Analysis
Direct linkMorrison, Judith A.; Lederman, Norman G. – Science Education, 2003
Research has established that students enter their science classes with ideas about the natural world that do not align with accepted scientific beliefs. The diagnosis of these student preconceptions may be seen as an initial, crucial step in the process of teacher-facilitated conceptual change. So as to capture what science teachers do in their…
Descriptors: Student Attitudes, Knowledge Level, Concept Formation, Science Teachers
