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ERIC Number: EJ330367
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1985
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0022-4308
The Language of Science and Preferential Thinking Styles: A Comparison between Hindi Speaking Students (in India) and English Speaking Students (in Tasmania).
Lynch, P. P.; And Others
Journal of Research in Science Teaching, v22 n8 p699-712 Nov 1985
Investigated the meaning that Hindi-speaking students (N=826) in India and English-speaking students (N=1,635) in Tasmania preferred when thinking about each of 16 key concept definitions associated with the theme "the nature of matter." Results show marked changes in the development of these preferences which raises issues for science instruction. (JN)
Descriptors: Cognitive Style, Comprehension, Concept Formation, Definitions, Science Education, Scientific Concepts, Secondary Education, Secondary School Science
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Audience: Researchers
Language: English
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Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers: Australia (Tasmania); India; Science Education Research