The Concepts of Electromagnetism: A Study of the Internal Representation of External Structures.

Preece, Peter F. W.

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The Concepts of Electromagnetism: A Study of the Internal Representation of External Structures

Preece, Peter F. W.

Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 13, 6, 517-524, Nov 76

Preservice physics teachers in a British university completed a word association test by supplying five physical quantities which they associated with a number of electromagnetic stimulus concepts. Gives analysis of concept linking as it may occur in the students' cognitive structures. (MLH)

Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, College Science, Concept Formation, Educational Research, Higher Education, Physics, Science Education, Scientific Concepts

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