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ERIC Number: EJ658105
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2002
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-1059-0145
Cognitive Illusions as Hindrances to Learning Complex Environmental Issues.
Groves, Fred H.; Pugh, Ava F.
Journal of Science Education and Technology, v11 n4 p381-90 Dec 2002
Describes a study investigating the effects of short-term interventions on preservice elementary teachers' understanding of the topic of ozone depletion and whether complex issues can be dealt with successfully through short-term intervention. Reports that preservice teachers' understanding improved through a short-term intervention using a mix of constructivist approaches. (Contains 27 references.) (Author/YDS)
Descriptors: Concept Formation, Constructivism (Learning), Critical Thinking, Elementary Education, Misconceptions, Preservice Teacher Education, Problem Solving, Science Education
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Environmental Problems