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ERIC Number: EJ514104
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1995
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ISSN: ISSN-0022-4308
Diagnosing and Altering Three Aristotelian Alternative Conceptions in Dynamics: Microcomputer Simulations of Scientific Models.
Weller, Herman G.
Journal of Research in Science Teaching, v32 n3 p271-90 Mar 1995
Investigated a microcomputer-based system for the diagnosis and remediation of three Aristotelian alternative conceptions of force and motion held by eighth-grade physical science students. Reports that computer simulations exemplifying canonical conceptions facilitate alteration of students' naive conceptions to a significant degree. Suggests improvements for the computer diagnosis and remediation system. (Author/JRH)
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Force, Grade 8, Microcomputers, Misconceptions, Models, Motion, Physics, Science Education, Science Instruction, Secondary Education, Simulation
Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Alternative Conceptions; Dynamics; Science Education Research