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ERIC Number: EJ407665
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1989
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0022-4308
The Acquisition of Biological Knowledge during Childhood: An Alternative Conception.
Mintzes, Joel J.
Journal of Research in Science Teaching, v26 n9 p823-26 Dec 1989
Presented is a criticism of Lawson's (1988) article on the development of misconceptions of biological concepts. Lawson's response to this criticism follows. (CW)
Descriptors: Biological Sciences, Cognitive Development, Criticism, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Processes, Misconceptions, Science Education, Secondary School Science
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: N/A
Audience: Researchers; Policymakers
Language: English
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Identifiers: Science Education Research