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ERIC Number: EJ518818
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1995
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-1059-0145
Understanding and Teaching Important Scientific Thought Processes.
Reif, Frederick
Journal of Science Education and Technology, v4 n4 p261-82 Dec 1995
Analyzes the cognitive processes and kinds of knowledge needed to work in a scientific domain like physics. Discusses the processes needed to interpret scientific concepts, uses of quantitative and qualitative descriptions, hierarchical ways of organizing scientific knowledge, and processes facilitating problem solving. Describes the use of these concepts in the design of a physics course. Contains 31 references. (Author/JRH)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Instructional Design, Learning Processes, Logical Thinking, Misconceptions, Physics, Problem Solving, Science Education, Scientific Concepts, Secondary Education
Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Alternative Conceptions