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Ye, Renmin; Wells, Raymond R. – 1998
This study focuses on student concept changes in acids and bases. Variables include field dependent level, personal independence level, interest in science or chemistry, teaching strategy, and student gender. This study of Grade 10 students (N=81) provides information relevant to secondary school chemistry learning, teaching, and concept change.…
Descriptors: Acids, Chemistry, Concept Formation, Grade 10
Enger, Sandra K. – 1998
When students use concept maps to construct and represent their understandings, these concept maps can be analyzed for representation of understanding from both quantitative and qualitative perspectives. In this study, a qualitative approach was utilized to extend the interpretations from the quantitative analysis of students' conceptual…
Descriptors: Comprehension, Concept Formation, Concept Mapping, Junior High School Students
Beichner, Robert J.; Saul, Jeffery M.; Allain, Rhett J.; Deardorff, Duane L.; Abbott, David S. – 2000
SCALE-UP is an extension of the highly successful IMPEC (Integrated Math, Physics, Engineering, and Chemistry) project, one of North Carolina State's curricular reform efforts undertaken as part of the SUCCEED coalition. The authors utilize the interactive, collaboratively based instruction that worked well in smaller class settings and find ways…
Descriptors: Cognitive Structures, College Curriculum, Concept Formation, Epistemology
Abrantes, Paulo – 2001
A movement of educational change in Portugal aimed at giving schools larger autonomy in curricular decisions is described. In reconceptualizing curriculum, the concepts of competence and innovation played a central role. An analysis of the curriculum development process is included and some suggestions are offered for future research and debate.…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Change, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries
Duval, Raymond – 2000
This paper offers an argument for the return to a consideration of the basic issues in mathematics education research in order to better understand the mechanisms of mathematics learning. A return to these basic issues can also shed light on the difficulties students encounter in learning mathematics. In organizing the argument, three kinds of…
Descriptors: Educational Research, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education, Knowledge Representation
Freeman, Lee A.; Urbaczewski, Andrew – 2002
An alternative method of measuring the knowledge of students is to use mental models, and specifically concept maps. Concept maps provide a visual representation of conceptual and relationship knowledge within a particular domain. This study builds on previous studies and attempts to reduce their methodological weaknesses. Students in several…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Concept Mapping, Evaluation Methods, Higher Education

Nesher, Pearla – For the Learning of Mathematics, 1997
Raises a number of questions about knowledge generation from mathematics education and the nature of pedagogical information in the field. Considers two main activities within the realm of mathematics education: (1) pursuing investigations to improve instruction and (2) redefining the boundaries of mathematics as a subject. (DDR)
Descriptors: Educational Strategies, Elementary Secondary Education, Epistemology, Higher Education

Maxim, George – Science and Children, 1997
Supports the approach for young children that allows them to perform actions on objects and observe the reactions. Describes some techniques to use to encourage an inquiry approach. (DDR)
Descriptors: Concept Formation, Discovery Learning, Elementary Education, Hands on Science

Ram, Ashwin, Ed.; Nersessian, Nancy J., Ed.; Keil, Frank C., Ed. – Journal of the Learning Sciences, 1997
This special issue includes four articles that address issues concerning conceptual change. Topics include analogical reasoning and a case study of Johannes Kepler; conceptual change and wine expertise; the role of extreme case reasoning in instruction for conceptual change; and dynamic science assessment: a new approach for investigating…
Descriptors: Case Method (Teaching Technique), Case Studies, Concept Formation, Instructional Design

Thijs, Gerard D.; Dekkers, Peter J. J. M. – Science Education, 1998
Describes a study in which teaching and learning activities are designed using a cognitive conflict strategy. Focuses on the effectiveness of these activities in classroom research in pre-university courses in Botswana and South Africa. Contains 39 references. (DDR)
Descriptors: Cognitive Psychology, Concept Formation, Curriculum Development, Force

George, June – Studies in Science Education, 1995
Reports on a case study that is part of a larger study taking place in Trinidad, West Indies. Focuses on one subject and how a person makes use of conventional science and traditional knowledge in everyday life. Contains 29 references. (DDR)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Concept Formation, Cultural Context, Curriculum Development

Lawler, Robert W. – Journal of Mathematical Behavior, 1996
Argues that the organization of cognitive structures for technical domains can be visualized as a network of connected thinkable models. Describes a taxonomy of models that has been developed and discusses the issue of how representations relate to human modes of perception and action. Contains 25 references. (DDR)
Descriptors: Cognitive Structures, Computer Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Geometry
Spiro, Rand J.; Collins, Brian P.; Thota, Jose Jagadish; Feltovich, Paul J. – Educational Technology, 2003
Explains the origin and goals of cognitive flexibility theory and discusses new directions being explored. Topics include hypermedia systems; multiple knowledge representations; interconnectedness; context-dependency; digital video cases; experience acceleration; and bridging knowledge and practice, cognitive, individualistic practices and…
Descriptors: Case Method (Teaching Technique), Constructivism (Learning), Epistemology, Experience

Foshay, Rob – Performance Improvement, 1997
Discusses current views on problem solving in the workplace, and identifies five areas for consideration: (1) knowledge representation; (2) verbally teaching strategy components of the skill--versus the learner acquiring it inductively through practice; (3) the principles of teaching procedures; (4) how to construct simulations; and (5) weighing…
Descriptors: Achievement, Cost Effectiveness, Knowledge Representation, Performance Technology

And Others; Adamczyk, Peter – School Science Review, 1994
Considers the idea that concept mapping has applications beyond those associated with student assessment. Outlines further uses for concept mapping in the classroom along with suggestions for implementing this powerful tool. (DDR)
Descriptors: Concept Formation, Concept Mapping, Educational Strategies, Elementary Secondary Education