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ERIC Number: EJ522158
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1996
Pages: N/A
Abstractor: N/A
Reference Count: 0
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0036-8148
Strategies for Science Learning.
Miller, Kenneth W.; And Others
Science and Children, v33 n6 p24-27,61 Mar 1996
Presents an integrated approach that helps students understand difficult science concepts. Involves counteracting children's confusion over certain concepts, confronting children's misconceptions through inquiry, and presenting a multitude of experiences that challenge children's erroneous beliefs. Presents an example of applying this approach to facilitate a conceptual change in children. Contains 31 references. (JRH)
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Interdisciplinary Approach, Learning Strategies, Misconceptions, Science Activities, Scientific Concepts
Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles
Education Level: N/A
Audience: Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
Sponsor: N/A
Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers: Conceptual Change