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ERIC Number: EJ431828
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1991
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ISSN: ISSN-0036-6811
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Galactic Structure: A Constructivist Approach to Teaching Astronomy.
Domenech, Antonio; Casasus, Elena
School Science Review, v72 n260 p87-93 Mar 1991
An astrophysics course based on the constructivist approach to science teaching is described. The study of galactic structure is given as an example. Direct experiences and observations, representative-symbolic language, organized knowledge, and formal strategies are emphasized. (KR)
Descriptors: Astronomy, Course Content, Curriculum Development, Physics, Problem Solving, Program Descriptions, Science Activities, Science Education, Secondary Education, Secondary School Science, Teaching Methods
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Audience: Practitioners
Language: English
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