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Stavrou, Dimitrios; Duit, Reinders – International Journal of Science Education, 2014
That the interplay of random and deterministic processes may result in both the limited predictability of nonlinear systems and the formation of structures seems to be a most valuable general insight into the nature of science. This study investigates the possibility of teaching and learning the interplay of chance and determinism in nonlinear…
Descriptors: Scientific Principles, Science Instruction, High School Students, Grade 11
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Kelsey, Elin – International Journal of Science Education, 1991
Examines how the aquarium has attempted to move from a transfer view of knowledge to a constructivist approach in its most popular general public program--the killer whale presentation. The process of change that staff underwent is similar to conceptual change processes among learners of science. Describes constructivist strategies of conceptual…
Descriptors: Adoption (Ideas), Aquariums, Cognitive Restructuring, Cognitive Style