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Ozdemir, Ertugrul – Journal of Science Learning, 2022
Before taking formal science education, learners usually construct preconceptions based on their daily life experiences, many of which are scientifically unacceptable misconceptions. In formal science learning, new concepts often contradict these misconceptions. To correct a misconception, it is first needed to create dissatisfaction about it by…
Descriptors: Animation, Cartoons, Cognitive Processes, Electronic Learning
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Ursavas, Nazihan; Kandemir, Raif – Journal of Science Learning, 2020
Antarctica has been an object of interest for a long. It is considered important to increase individuals awareness and knowledge about Antarctica. The accuracy of individuals' scientific knowledge plays an important role in creating the awareness. In this study, the 349 secondary school students' knowledge and awareness about Antarctica was…
Descriptors: Secondary School Students, Knowledge Level, Foreign Countries, Geography
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Ürek, Handan – Journal of Science Learning, 2021
This study aimed to investigate Turkish pre-service teachers' awareness about electromagnetic radiation risks, which stem from diagnostic imaging at the hospitals and cell phone use in daily life. The study was based on survey research. A total of 138 education faculty students from the fields of Science Teaching [ST], Classroom Teaching [CT], and…
Descriptors: Preservice Teachers, Undergraduate Students, Knowledge Level, Misconceptions
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Permatasari, Margaretha Bhrizda; Rahayu, Sri; Dasna, I Wayan – Journal of Science Learning, 2022
The abstractness of the chemistry concept can be understood easily through chemistry learning using multiple representations. This article used the Systematic Literature Review (SLR) method to review eleven articles published from 2012 to 2021 and focused on chemistry learning using various representations. The articles are systematically obtained…
Descriptors: Science Education, Science Instruction, Teaching Methods, Chemistry
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Kiryak, Zeynep; Candas, Bahar; Özmen, Haluk – Journal of Science Learning, 2021
Environmental knowledge and awareness of individuals affect their attitudes and behavior toward the environment. In this regard, it is essential to specify how environmental issues are interpreted in individuals' cognitive structures. This study aims to investigate preservice science teachers' cognitive structures on environmental issues. The…
Descriptors: Preservice Teachers, Student Attitudes, Undergraduate Students, Cognitive Structures
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Akcanca, Nur; Özsevgeç, Lale Cerrah – Journal of Science Learning, 2020
This study aimed to investigate the effects of different active teaching techniques on pre-school student teachers' concept learning and academic achievement. The study group consisted of 46 third year pre-school student teachers in a public university. Different active teaching methods were used during the single term Science Course, a compulsory…
Descriptors: Preservice Teachers, Academic Achievement, Misconceptions, Teaching Methods