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ERIC Number: EJ368014
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1988
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0022-4308
Descriptive Studies of Students' Conceptions in Science.
Hashweh, Maher
Journal of Research in Science Teaching, v25 n2 p121-34 Feb 1988
Calls for differentiating between three kinds of studies of students' conceptions in science, namely descriptive studies, explanatory studies, and studies attempting to foster conceptual change. Cites the literature about student perceptions and science instruction. (TW)
Descriptors: Cognitive Structures, Concept Formation, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Misconceptions, Research Methodology, Science Curriculum, Science Education, Science Instruction, Scientific Literacy, Secondary School Science
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive; Opinion Papers; Information Analyses
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Audience: Practitioners; Researchers
Language: English
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Identifiers: Descriptive Research; Science Education Research