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ERIC Number: EJ371105
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1988
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The Problem of Terminology in the Study of Student Conceptions in Science.
Abimbola, I. O.
Science Education, v72 n2 p175-84 Apr 1988
Identifies and discusses the epistemological roots of various terms that have been used to describe student conceptions in the literature with a view to suggest which term science eductors should adopt. Argues that "alternative conceptions" is preferable to "alternative frameworks" for use in describing student conceptions in science. (CW)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Structures, Concept Formation, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Epistemology, Fundamental Concepts, Misconceptions, Science Education, Secondary School Science, Vocabulary
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers
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Audience: Researchers
Language: English
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