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Walan, Susanne; Nilsson, Pernilla; Ewen, Birgitta – Research in Science Education, 2017
Studies have shown that there is a need for pedagogical content knowledge among science teachers. This study investigates two primary teachers and their objectives in choosing inquiry- and context-based instructional strategies as well as the relation between the choice of instructional strategies and the teachers' knowledge about of students'…
Descriptors: Inquiry, Science Education, Science Teachers, Pedagogical Content Knowledge
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Cokelez, Aytekin – Research in Science Education, 2012
The concept of the atom is one of the building blocks of science education. Although the concept is a foundation for students' subsequent learning experiences, it is difficult for students to comprehend because of common misconceptions and its abstractness. The purpose of this study is to examine junior high school students' (ages 12-13) ideas…
Descriptors: Student Attitudes, Measures (Individuals), Misconceptions, Junior High School Students