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ERIC Number: EJ518880
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1995
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ISSN: ISSN-0036-8326
A Challenge to the Theory View of Students' Understanding of Natural Phenomena.
Rankin, Graham
Science Education, v79 n6 p693-700 Nov 1995
Examines the position of students' understanding of natural phenomena as being theoretical. Reviews philosophical and cognitive arguments presented by G. Hills in support of such a position. Advances alternate viewpoints. (Author/MKR)
Descriptors: Cognitive Structures, Educational Theories, Elementary Secondary Education, Natural Sciences, Philosophy, Science Education
Publication Type: Opinion Papers; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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