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ERIC Number: EJ255502
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1981-Nov
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ISSN: ISSN-0022-4308
Volume, Conservation and Instruction: A Classroom Based Solomon Four Group Study of Conflict.
Rowell, J. A.; Dawson, C. J.
Journal of Research in Science Teaching, v18 n6 p533-46 Nov 1981
Summarizes a study to widen the applicability of Piagetian theory-based conflict methodology from individual situations to entire classes. A Solomon four group design was used to study effects of conflict instruction on students' (N=127) ability to conserve volume of noncompressible matter and to apply that knowledge to gas volume. (Author/JN)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes, Conflict Resolution, Conservation (Concept), Grade 8, Measures (Individuals), Science Education, Science Instruction, Scientific Concepts, Secondary Education, Secondary School Science, Student Characteristics
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Piagetian Theory; Science Education Research