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Dykstra, Dewey I., Jr. – European Journal of Physics Education, 2012
For a little over 40 years, what we label now physics education research has been conducted. As a result, a new type of theme in the research and in physics education has emerged. Some of these themes are cognitivism, research as qualitative, learning as construction of knowledge, theoretical underpinnings that are not realist, student-centered…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Physics, Educational Research, Scientific Concepts
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Smit, Karin; de Brabander, Cornelis J.; Martens, Rob L. – Scandinavian Journal of Educational Research, 2014
In this study the perception of psychological needs and motivation in a student-centred and a teacher-centred learning environment are compared, using Self Determination Theory as a framework. The self-report Intrinsic Motivation Inventory was completed by 230 students (mean age 16.1 years) in pre-vocational secondary education. School records on…
Descriptors: Vocational Education, Educational Environment, Secondary School Students, Secondary Schools