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ERIC Number: EJ557488
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1997
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0022-4308
Effect of the Kinesthetic Conflict on Promoting Scientific Reasoning.
Druyan, Sara
Journal of Research in Science Teaching, v34 n10 p1083-99 Dec 1997
Presents three studies that demonstrate the efficiency of the kinesthetic conflict in promoting the understanding of three scientific concepts among children aged 5-12. Results support Piaget's theory which determines the origins of scientific thinking. Contains 26 references. (DDR)
Descriptors: Cognitive Psychology, Cognitive Structures, Constructivism (Learning), Elementary Education, Epistemology, Kinesthetic Methods, Knowledge Representation, Learning Theories, Piagetian Theory, Science Education, Thinking Skills
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Scientific Thinking