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Brown, David S. – Science Teacher, 2002
Recommends the use of concept mapping in science teaching and proposes that it be presented as a creative activity. Includes a sample lesson plan of a potato stamp concept mapping activity for astronomy. (DDR)
Descriptors: Astronomy, Concept Formation, Concept Mapping, Educational Strategies
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Rye, 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
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Brandt, Ludo; Elen, Jan; Hellemans, Jacqueline; Heerman, Luc; Couwenberg, Ina; Volckaert, Liesbeth; Morisse, Heidi – International Journal of Science Education, 2001
Explores whether construction of integrated knowledge structures by students can be stimulated by concept mapping and better visualization of concepts and their interrelationships. Significant effects of concept mapping as an instructional method could not be detected. (Contains 18 references.) (DDR)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Structures, College Curriculum
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Tsai, Chin-Chung – International Journal of Science Education, 2000
Argues for using "conflict maps" as a way of enhancing science teaching and learning. The conflict map emphasizes not only the use of discrepant events, but also the resolution of conflict between students' alternative conceptions and the scientific conception. Discusses the conflict map as an instructional aid for teachers or as a…
Descriptors: Concept Formation, Concept Mapping, Knowledge Base for Teaching, Knowledge Representation
Kim, Young-soo; Germann, Paul J.; Patton, Martha – 1998
This paper reports on the analysis of concept maps of the nature of science constructed by preservice secondary science teachers during a semester-long reflective process. During the 16-week fall semester of 1996, 17 students were enrolled in a 5-credit course. After analyzing all students' concept maps, students were classified as either good…
Descriptors: Concept Formation, Concept Mapping, Constructivism (Learning), Educational Strategies
Zuckerman, June Trop – 1998
This paper aims to demonstrate how listening to and discussing the stories inservice science supervisors tell about a novice science teacher provides an opportunity for student science teachers to construct practical knowledge about teaching. Three levels of practical knowledge of teaching are recognized: (1) rules of practice; (2) practical…
Descriptors: Concept Formation, Concept Mapping, Constructivism (Learning), Educational Strategies
Kim, Young-soo; Germann, Paul J.; Patton, Martha – 1998
This paper reports on the analyses of concept maps on the nature of science constructed by preservice secondary science teachers (N=17) during a semester-long reflective process. Analysis of their electronic journals also provides hierarchical evidence. The research questions explored in this study pertain to determining the views of preservice…
Descriptors: Concept Formation, Concept Mapping, Constructivism (Learning), Electronic Mail