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Peer reviewedChambers, Sharon K.; Andre, Thomas – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1997
Presents a study that investigated relationships between gender, interest, and experience in electricity. Also explored the effect of conceptual change text manipulations on learning fundamental concepts of direct current. Suggests that conceptual change text manipulations are likely to be effective for both men and women. Contains 57 references.…
Descriptors: Cognitive Psychology, Cognitive Structures, Concept Formation, Electricity
Download full textLewin, Beverly A. – 1992
Schemata based notions need not replace, but should be reflected in, product-centered reading tests. The contributions of schema theory to the psycholinguistic model of reading has been thoroughly reviewed. Schemata-based reading tests provide several advantages: (1) they engage the appropriate conceptual processes for the student which frees the…
Descriptors: Cognitive Structures, College English, Educational Needs, English (Second Language)
