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Peer reviewedZembal-Saul, Carla; Blumenfeld, Phyllis; Krajcik, Joseph – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 2000
Examines changes in the science content representations of two prospective elementary teachers during their first year in an experimental teacher preparation program. Finds that opportunities to engage in cycles of instruction guided by structured considerations for content representation contributed to improvements in the teachers' science…
Descriptors: Concept Formation, Elementary Education, Knowledge Base for Teaching, Knowledge Representation
Peer reviewedBiemans, Harm J. A.; Simons, P. Robert-Jan – Instructional Science, 1996
Tests the effectiveness of CONTACT-2, a revision of CONTACT strategy, which uses continuous, computer-assisted activation of learner conceptions in text processing. CONTACT-2 was found to be more effective as a process-oriented instructional strategy. Student subjects in grades five and six with the CONTACT-2 condition constructed better…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Cognitive Processes, Computer Assisted Instruction, Educational Strategies
