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Assessing Understanding of the Learning Cycle: The ULC
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Marek, Edmund A.; Maier, Steven J.; McCann, Florence – Journal of Science Teacher Education, 2008
An 18-item, multiple choice, 2-tiered instrument designed to measure understanding of the learning cycle (ULC) was developed and field-tested from the learning cycle test (LCT) of Odom and Settlage ("Journal of Science Teacher Education, 7", 123-142, 1996). All question sets of the LCT were modified to some degree and 5 new sets were…
Descriptors: Learning Processes, Test Construction, Piagetian Theory, Evaluation Research
Ausubel and Piaget: A Contemporary Investigation.
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Williams, Karen A.; Marek, Edmund A. – 2000
The study was designed to allow the investigation of the following research questions: (1) What are the magnitude and direction of measurable significant differences in meaningful learning orientation and meaningful understanding of physics concepts between students with learning cycle (LC) instruction and those with meaningful verbal reception…
Descriptors: Concept Formation, Higher Education, Learning Theories, Physics
A Cross-Age Study of Student Understanding of the Concept of Homeostasis.
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Westbrook, Susan L.; Marek, Edmund A. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1992
The conceptual views of homeostasis held by students (n=300) in seventh grade life science, tenth grade biology, and college zoology were examined. A biographical questionnaire, the results from two Piagetian-like developmental tasks, and a concept evaluation statement of homeostasis were collected from each student. Understanding of the concept…
Descriptors: Biology, Cognitive Development, Concept Formation, Developmental Stages
Teachers' Understanding and the Use of the Learning Cycle.
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Marek, Edmund A.; And Others – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1990
This study examined the relationship that exists between high school teachers' (n=25) understanding of the Piagetian developmental model of intelligence; its inherent teaching procedure, the learning cycle, and classroom teaching practices. The teachers who exhibited a sound understanding of the model were more likely to effectively implement the…
Descriptors: Educational Change, Educational Research, High Schools, Inservice Education
Understandings and Misconceptions of Biology Concepts Held by Students Attending Small High Schools and Students Attending Large High Schools.
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Simpson, William D.; Marek, Edmund A. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1988
Discusses the relationship of school size to understanding of scientific concepts. Results indicated that students in small high schools had fewer instances of understanding and more instances of misunderstanding of the concepts of diffusion and homeostasis. No difference was observed for concepts related to food production in plants and…
Descriptors: Biology, Cognitive Development, Cognitive Structures, Cognitive Style
The Effects of Free Exploration from Hands-On Science Center Exhibits.
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Boram, Robert; Marek, Edmund A. – 1991
The purpose of a study was to explore the link between conceptual understanding, free exploration of hands-on science center exhibits, and Piagetian cognitive developmental levels. In this primarily qualitative study, which is based upon interview and observational data, patterns in children's behavior relating to specific hands-on science center…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Developmental Stages, Developmental Tasks, Elementary Education