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? |
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| 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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