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Gregory J. Crowther; Amy K. Hebert; Usha Sankar; Joel Michael – Advances in Physiology Education, 2025
The Homeostasis Concept Inventory (HCI) is a validated instrument for measuring students' knowledge of homeostasis. It is comprised of 20 multiple-choice questions covering key components of the previously validated Homeostasis Conceptual Framework (HCF). In this paper, we present the first multi-institutional study of the impact of physiology…
Descriptors: Undergraduate Students, Instructional Effectiveness, Science Instruction, Scientific Concepts
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Maria Antonietta Carpentieri; Marco Matteoni; Valentina Domenici – Journal of Chemical Education, 2025
This research paper aims to propose a novel didactic sequence inspired by an historical/epistemological study of the evolution of spectroscopy and in particular of colorimetry. The working principles of the historical color comparators and the visual color matching method, first proposed by Duboscq, stimulated us in the development of a five-step…
Descriptors: Spectroscopy, Color, Science Instruction, High School Students
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Evi Aprianti; Ari Sunandar; Anandita Eka Setiadi – Journal of Biological Education Indonesia (Jurnal Pendidikan Biologi Indonesia), 2025
Understanding the photosynthesis concepts is challenging due to its abstract nature, often leading to student misconceptions. This study aims to identify and analyze misconceptions among science and social studies students using the image analysis method. A total of 78 students (32 science, 46 social studies) participated, selected through a…
Descriptors: Scientific Concepts, Misconceptions, Science Instruction, Grade 12
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Melissa Hanke; Hannes Schmalor – Journal of Geoscience Education, 2025
Climate change education is a challenge for teachers, as they must have appropriate content knowledge to teach the topic adequately. Every teacher is confronted with both their own knowledge and non-knowledge, as well as with scientific knowledge and non-knowledge. The uncertainty about this knowledge depends on individual perception and can have…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Preservice Teachers, Climate, Ecology
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Annisafira Nanda Rosa; Wolly Candramila; Eko Sri Wahyuni – Journal of Biological Education Indonesia (Jurnal Pendidikan Biologi Indonesia), 2025
Textbooks are essential learning resources for both teachers and students, but they often contain misconceptions that can affect students' understanding of key concepts, particularly in biology. Misconceptions can arise from inaccurate or incomplete information, and they may lead to incorrect conceptual understanding. The clarity and accuracy of…
Descriptors: Misconceptions, Biology, Science Instruction, Textbooks
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Berrit K. Czinczel; Daniela Fiedler; Ute Harms – American Biology Teacher, 2025
Evolution is the central concept of biology and key to a comprehensive understanding of any complex biological interaction. It has proven to be a particularly difficult subject for both teachers and students. Hybrid teaching environments have the potential to support students in learning about complex topics and simultaneously enable researchers…
Descriptors: Evolution, Science Instruction, Biology, Educational Technology
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Nur Farha Shaafi; Mohammad Mubarrak Mohd Yusof; Ellianawati Ellianawati; Bambang Subali; Muhammad Haziq Hazim Raji’e – Journal of Education and Learning (EduLearn), 2025
This study examines prevalent misconceptions among students regarding the fundamental concepts of acids and bases, which often arise during the learning process. This study aims to pinpoint misconceptions held by preservice science teachers in the realm of acids and bases; 117 university students from diverse educational backgrounds, enrolled in…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Preservice Teacher Education, Preservice Teachers, Science Education
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Mary F. Johnston; Valarie L. Akerson – International Journal of Research in Education and Science, 2025
This action research case study explored the ability of three high school chemistry students to grow in their understanding of nature of science (NOS) during its explicit-reflective inclusion in two unit chapters on bonding (ionic compounds followed by covalent molecules). Students completed a pre, post and delayed Views of Nature of Science Form…
Descriptors: High School Students, High School Teachers, Rural Schools, Chemistry
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Vesta Vancugoviene; Jake McMullen; Erno Lehtinen; Ilona Södervik – Journal of Biological Education, 2025
A scientific conceptual understanding of photosynthesis and respiration provides an important basis for understanding nature and the regulations of life. Photosynthesis and respiration are complex processes, and learning about them requires a proper understanding of their various aspects, from molecular biology to the ecosystem level. This study…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Secondary School Science, Secondary School Students, Plants (Botany)
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Tholani Tshuma; Eunice Nyamupangedengu – Research in Social Sciences and Technology, 2025
This inquiry sought to investigate the opportunities and potential challenges of engaging in a self-study approach as a strategy for enhancing professional growth during my teaching of the topic of evolutionary genetics to 24 twelfth-grade students. I had, for many years, experienced pedagogical deficits and shortcomings when teaching evolutionary…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Teaching Methods, Faculty Development, Science Teachers
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Shakeel Mohammad Cassam Atchia; Moshimee Gunowa – Journal of Biological Education, 2025
As some misconceptions remain persistent, comforting and highly resistant to change, it is imperative to use methods and strategies that are centred around students' abilities, interests and needs to address those misconceptions. This study investigates the appropriateness of using 'concept cartoons' to address misconceptions held by forty grade 9…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Secondary School Science, Secondary School Students, Secondary School Teachers
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Sevgi Aydin Gunbatar; Betul Ekiz Kiran; Yezdan Boz; Elif Selcan Oztay – Chemistry Education Research and Practice, 2025
This study reviewed the green and sustainable chemistry education (GSCE) research that provided training at the tertiary level from 2000 to 2024. The Web of Science and ERIC databases were screened using title and abstract review. In total, 49 studies were analysed. The analysis instrument has two main parts, namely, general characteristics of the…
Descriptors: Chemistry, Training, Science Education, Science Teachers