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Peer reviewedRye, James A.; Rubba, Peter A. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1998
Investigates the effectiveness of two different types of interviews: one that embeds a concept map, and one that does not embed a concept map in order to elicit post-instructional understandings. Focuses on students' understandings of chlorofluorocarbons and their role in global atmospheric change. Contains 71 references. (DDR)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Cognitive Processes, Concept Formation, Concept Mapping
Download full textBarraza, Laura – Canadian Journal of Environmental Education, 2001
Explores the extent to which culture and school ethos with regard to the environment are influential factors in children's views of global and environmental problems. (Contains 43 references.) (DDR)
Descriptors: Concept Formation, Elementary Secondary Education, Environmental Education, Knowledge Representation
Redish, Edward F. – 2002
This paper considers what physics can offer students, both as physics majors and in other sciences. The recent increases in the technological character of the workplace appear likely to continue, leading to increasing numbers of individuals who should learn something about science. For many of these people, understanding the character of science,…
Descriptors: Cognitive Structures, College Curriculum, Concept Formation, Futures (of Society)
