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Publication Date: 1991
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Alternate Conceptions and History of Science in Physics Teacher Education.
Sequeira, Manuel; Leite, Laurinda
Science Education, v75 n1 p45-56 Jan 1991
Authors describe some alternative conceptions held by Portuguese physics students about mechanics and compare students' scientific conceptions with the evolution of historical ideas. Authors contend that teacher knowledge about the history of science can facilitate teaching for conceptual change in physics. (over 20 references) (Authors/PR)
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Portugal
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