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ERIC Number: EJ589962
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1998
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0735-6331
A Cognitive Model for Conceptual Change in Science Instruction with a Focus on Educational Software Development.
Rezaei, Alireza; Katz, Larry
Journal of Educational Computing Research, v19 n2 p155-74 1998
Introduces the Inventive Model, a constructivist approach to conceptual change, as a theoretical base for science instruction and for software development in science education. Highlights include the hesitancy of some school systems to implement computer-assisted science instruction, student misconceptions, and cognitive approaches to conceptual change. Contains 53 references. (Author/LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Development, Constructivism (Learning), Courseware, Elementary Secondary Education, Misconceptions, Science Instruction
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Cognitive Models; Conceptual Change; Technology Implementation; Theoretical Analysis