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Peer reviewedReigosa, Carlos; Jimenez-Aleixandre, Maria-Pilar – Physics Education, 2001
Advocates the need for pupils to practice significant aspects of scientific work such as the making of epistemic (related to the nature and construction of knowledge) and methodological decisions. This requires that they work on problems and activities presented in a more open way than usual. Describes a case study. (Contains 11 references.)…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Decision Making, Higher Education, Learning Strategies
Peer reviewedMartin-Diaz, M. J.; And Others – Physics Education, 1992
Proposes the critical analysis of science fiction as a motivational enhancement for students to be strategically engaged in the learning of scientific concepts. Exemplifies this strategy with the analysis of the data presented in the science fiction short story, "Maelstrom II" written by Arthur C. Clarke, utilizing mathematical concepts…
Descriptors: Acceleration (Physics), Enrichment Activities, Gravity (Physics), Learning Strategies
