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ERIC Number: EJ232823
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1980-Sep
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ISSN: ISSN-0022-4308
Helping Students Understand Formal Chemical Concepts.
Ward, Charles R.; Herron, J. Dudley
Journal of Research in Science Teaching, v17 n5 p387-400 Sep 1980
Investigated outcomes of the use of the learning cycle, which divides instruction into the Piagetian phases of exploration, invention, and discovery in general college chemistry laboratory experiments. Differences between concrete and formal operational students were explored in students' ability to master chemistry material varying in cognitive level of reasoning. (CS)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Cognitive Development, College Science, Higher Education, Science Education, Science Instruction, Scientific Concepts
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Piaget (Jean); Science Education Research