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ERIC Number: EJ392806
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1989
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Analogies and "Modeling Analogies" in Teaching: Some Examples in Basic Electricity.
Dupin, J. J.; Johsua, S.
Science Education, v73 n2 p207-24 Apr 1989
Investigates the effect of modeling analogy on learning of the concepts of electricity in grade 6, 8, and 10. Describes 2 analogies (train analogy and thermal analogy) with diagrams and examples. Discusses the accessibility, transferability, and difficulty of each analogy. Reports treatment effect and some further implications. (YP)
Descriptors: Concept Formation, Electricity, Elementary School Science, Models, Physics, Science Curriculum, Science Instruction, Scientific Concepts, Secondary School Science
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Audience: Researchers; Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
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Identifiers: Analogy