Language and Conceptual Understanding in Science: A Comparison of English- and Asian-Language-Speaking Children.

Curtis, Stuart; Millar, Robin

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Publication Date: 1988

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Language and Conceptual Understanding in Science: A Comparison of English- and Asian-Language-Speaking Children.

Curtis, Stuart; Millar, Robin

Research in Science and Technological Education, v6 n1 p61-77 1988

Presents a method for representing students' knowledge about basic scientific concepts by classifying ideas produced in a free-writing task. Implies that those differences which exist can best be attributed to general fluency in the language of instruction rather than factors that are specific to the learning of science. (Author/CW)

Descriptors: Achievement, Bilingual Education, Concept Formation, English (Second Language), Language Skills, Misconceptions, Science Education, Science Instruction, Secondary Education, Secondary School Science, Teaching Methods

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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