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ERIC Number: EJ392809
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1989
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From Misinterpretations to Myths.
Mahadeva, Madhu N.
Science Teacher, v56 n4 p33-35 Apr 1989
Discusses the causes and effects of conceptual errors inadvertently introduced and nurtured by scientists, teachers, and textbook writers. Cites ways to prevent the communication breakdowns that prevent the learning of science. (RT)
Descriptors: Cognitive Structures, Concept Formation, Elementary School Science, Learning Processes, Misconceptions, Science Instruction, Sciences, Scientific Attitudes, Scientific Concepts, Secondary School Science, Teaching Methods
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Audience: Teachers; Administrators; Practitioners
Language: English
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