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Title: Content Analysis of Biology Textbooks across Selected Educational Boards of Asia for Misconceptions and Elements of Conceptual Change towards Learning 'Cell Structure'
Language: English
Authors: J. Parthasarathy (ORCID 0000-0002-8108-735X)
Source: Cogent Education. 2023 10(2).
Availability: Cogent OA. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 530 Walnut Street Suite 850, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Tel: 215-625-8900; Fax: 215-207-0050; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 28
Publication Date: 2023
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Grade 11
High Schools
Secondary Education
Grade 12
Descriptors: Biology, Textbooks, Textbook Content, Cytology, Misconceptions, Grade 11, Grade 12, Foreign Countries, Scientific Concepts, Change, Concept Formation, Textbook Evaluation, Comparative Analysis
Geographic Terms: Asia
DOI: 10.1080/2331186X.2023.2283640
ISSN: 2331-186X
Abstract: In the present study, text presentation in biology textbooks was analyzed with respect to misconception and elements of conceptual change towards the learning of "Cell Structure". Content analysis of the lesson "Cell Structure" in five biology textbooks of Grades 11 and 12 across selected educational boards in Asia like the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IBDP), Cambridge Advanced Subsidiary and Advanced Level (AS-A Level), Advanced Placements Board (AP Board), Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and Tamil Nadu Board of Higher Secondary Education (TNBHSE) was carried out to identify the differences in text-presentation with respect to misconceptions and elements of conceptual change towards the learning of "Cell Structure". Analysis for elements of conceptual change was carried out by applying "Posner's Model of Conceptual Change" needed for the replacement of these misconceptions. The results of the analysis indicate that all four elements needed for conceptual change learning were found only in biology textbooks of international boards. The study further reports that the text presentation in these biology textbooks is non-expository with refutational characteristics fostering conceptual understanding by "reasoning and inquiry". In contrast, text presentation in biology textbooks of Indian educational boards is expository, fostering conceptual understanding by "memorization".
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