Can We Speak of Alternative Frameworks and Conceptual Change in Mechanics?

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Title: Can We Speak of Alternative Frameworks and Conceptual Change in Mechanics?
Language: English
Authors: Rowlands, Stuart, Graham, T, Berry, John
Source: Science and Education. May 1999 8(3):241-271.
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 31
Publication Date: 1999
Document Type: Information Analyses
Journal Articles
Opinion Papers
Descriptors: Cognitive Structures, Concept Formation, Constructivism (Learning), Higher Education, Mechanics (Physics), Misconceptions, Physics, Schemata (Cognition), Science Education History, Scientific Concepts, Secondary Education
ISSN: 0926-7220
Abstract: Discusses the various conflicting trends in mechanics education that have appeared over the past two decades, especially as related to conceptual change teaching and learning. Proposes the theory of schemata as a means to resolve the conflict that exists within the literature. Contains 82 references. (Author/WRM)
Entry Date: 2000
Accession Number: EJ591955
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:Discusses the various conflicting trends in mechanics education that have appeared over the past two decades, especially as related to conceptual change teaching and learning. Proposes the theory of schemata as a means to resolve the conflict that exists within the literature. Contains 82 references. (Author/WRM)
ISSN:0926-7220