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Julian Rudisch; Luis K. H. Holzhauer; Karmen Kravanja; Fred H. Hamker; Claudia Voelcker-Rehage – npj Science of Learning, 2024
Observational practice is discussed as a substitute for physical practice for motor learning and adaptation. We systematically reviewed the literature on observational practice in reaching and aiming tasks. Our objectives were to identify (i) performance differences between observational and physical practice; (ii) factors that contribute to…
Descriptors: Chemistry, Observation, Science Process Skills, Perceptual Motor Learning
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Eryilmaz-Toksoy, Seyhan – Journal of Theoretical Educational Science, 2022
In this research, it was aimed to analyze the problem solving strategies used during solving problems related to constant speed and constant acceleration motion, which are often used in graphs, according to the presentation of the problem (text and graph). The research was carried out with 119 students studying in the 11th grade. In the research…
Descriptors: Motion, Problem Solving, Scientific Concepts, Secondary School Science
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Beth A. Lindsey; Andrew Boudreaux; Drew J. Rosen; MacKenzie R. Stetzer; Mila Kryjevskaia – Physical Review Physics Education Research, 2024
In this study, we have explored the effectiveness of two instructional approaches in the context of the motion of objects falling at terminal speed in the presence of air resistance. We ground these instructional approaches in dual-process theories of reasoning, which assert that human cognition relies on two thinking processes. Dual-process…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Teaching Methods, Instructional Effectiveness, Motion
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Hochberg, Katrin; Becker, Sebastian; Louis, Malte; Klein, Pascal; Kuhn, Jochen – Journal of Science Education and Technology, 2020
Mobile devices (smartphones or tablets) as experimental tools (METs) offer inspiring possibilities for science education, but until now, there has been little research studying this approach. Previous research indicated that METs have positive effects on students' interest and curiosity. The present investigation focuses on potential cognitive…
Descriptors: Telecommunications, Handheld Devices, Teaching Methods, Science Instruction
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Pendrill, Ann-Marie – Physics Education, 2020
Students often use incoherent strategies in their problem solving involving force and motion, as revealed, e.g. when they are asked to draw force diagrams for amusement rides involving circular motion, whether in horizontal or vertical planes. Depending on the questions asked, assignments involving circular motion can reveal different types of…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Physics, Motion, Scientific Concepts
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Goodhew, Lisa M.; Robertson, Amy D.; Heron, Paula R. L.; Scherr, Rachel E. – Physical Review Physics Education Research, 2021
Resources theory assumes that resource activation is context sensitive, and that an important dimension of context is the question students are answering. The context sensitivity of resource activation has been demonstrated empirically by case studies that show students using different resources to answer questions that are similar in focus. In…
Descriptors: Physics, Science Instruction, Motion, Teaching Methods
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Kaps, Andreas; Stallmach, Frank – Physics Education, 2022
Smartphone-based experimental exercises were incorporated as part of the homework problems in an introductory mechanics course at a university. A quasi-experimental field study with two cohorts design was performed to measure the impact of such exercises on motivation, interest and conceptual understanding. The empirical results on learning…
Descriptors: Telecommunications, Handheld Devices, Homework, Mechanics (Physics)
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Weinberg, Paul J. – Journal of Pre-College Engineering Education Research, 2017
Mechanistic reasoning is an epistemic practice central within science, technology, engineering, and mathematics disciplines. Although there has been some work on mechanistic reasoning in the research literature and standards documents, much of this work targets domain-general characterizations of mechanistic reasoning; this study provides…
Descriptors: Thinking Skills, STEM Education, Item Response Theory, Scientific Concepts
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Langbeheim, Elon – Chemistry Education Research and Practice, 2015
The article, "Using Animations in Identifying General Chemistry Students' Misconceptions and Evaluating Their Knowledge Transfer Relating to Particle Position in Physical Changes" (Smith and Villarreal, 2015), reports that a substantial proportion of undergraduate students expressed misconceived ideas regarding the motion of particles in…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Scientific Concepts, Misconceptions, Chemistry
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Close, Hunter G.; Scherr, Rachel E. – International Journal of Science Education, 2015
We demonstrate that a particular blended learning space is especially productive in developing understanding of energy transfers and transformations. In this blended space, naturally occurring learner interactions like body movement, gesture, and metaphorical speech are blended with a conceptual metaphor of energy as a substance in a class of…
Descriptors: Figurative Language, Learning Activities, Blended Learning, Energy
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Harrer, Benedikt W.; Flood, Virginia J.; Wittmann, Michael C. – Physical Review Special Topics - Physics Education Research, 2013
For over 30 years, researchers have investigated students' ideas about energy with the intent of reforming instructional practice. In this pursuit, Watts contributed an influential study with his 1983 paper "Some alternative views of energy" ["Phys. Educ." 18, 213 (1983)]. Watts' "alternative frameworks"…
Descriptors: Physics, Science Instruction, Scientific Concepts, Energy
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De Sá Teixeira, Nuno Alexandre; Oliveira, Armando Mónica; Silva, Ana Duarte – Psicologica: International Journal of Methodology and Experimental Psychology, 2014
Newton's cradle, a device consisting of a chain of steel balls suspended in alignment, has been used extensively in physics teaching to demonstrate the principles of conservation of momentum and kinetic energy in elastic collisions. The apparent simplicity of the device allows one to test commonly hold views regarding the intuitive understanding…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Physics, Scientific Principles, Motion
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Hast, Michael; Howe, Christine – Journal of Science Education and Technology, 2013
Previous research indicates children reason in different ways about horizontal motion and motion in fall. At the same time, their understanding of motion down inclines appears to result from an interaction between horizontal and vertical motion understanding. However, this interaction is still poorly understood. Understanding of speed change may…
Descriptors: Scientific Concepts, Science Education, Elementary School Science, Age Differences
Vallett, David Bruce – ProQuest LLC, 2013
This study examined the relationships among visuospatial ability, motivation to learn science, and learner conceptions of force across commonly measured demographics with university undergraduates with the aim of examining the support for an evolved sense of force and motion. Demographic variables of interest included age, ethnicity, and gender,…
Descriptors: Science Education, Spatial Ability, Visual Perception, Learning Motivation
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Angle, Julie; Foster, Gayla – Science Scope, 2011
The activity described here uses the creative natures of visual art and music to enhance students' potential for creativity while increasing their understanding of the science associated with force and motion. Students design, test, and redesign a sailboat vehicle; collect data; make interpretations; and then defend their design. Music is used to…
Descriptors: Science Activities, Music, Motion, Cognitive Processes
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