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ERIC Number: EJ457887
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1993
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ISSN: ISSN-0013-1962
The Effect of Computer Simulations on Introductory Thermodynamics Understanding.
Lewis, Eileen L.; And Others
Educational Technology, v33 n1 p45-58 Jan 1993
Describes a study of eighth-grade students that investigated the impact of computer simulations on students' ability to generalize scientific concepts from classroom to naturally occurring problems. A curriculum for teaching thermodynamics that was reformulated to emphasize integration of understanding is described, and student reactions are discussed. (22 references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Concept Teaching, Courseware, Curriculum Development, Generalization, Grade 8, Junior High Schools, Pretests Posttests, Science Instruction, Scientific Concepts, Student Reaction, Tables (Data), Thermodynamics
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Tests/Questionnaires
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Language: English
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