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Tsitsipis, Georgios; Stamovlasis, Dimitrios; Papageorgiou, George – International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education, 2012
In this study, the effect of 3 cognitive variables such as logical thinking, field dependence/field independence, and convergent/divergent thinking on some specific students' answers related to the particulate nature of matter was investigated by means of probabilistic models. Besides recording and tabulating the students' responses, a combination…
Descriptors: Cognitive Style, Logical Thinking, Creative Thinking, Misconceptions
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Cook, Kristin; Buck, Gayle; Park Rogers, Meredith – Science Educator, 2012
This study investigates a project-based learning (PBL) approach to teaching evolution to inform efforts in teacher preparation. Data analysis of a secondary biology educator teaching evolution through a PBL approach illuminated: (1) active student voice, which allowed students to reflect on their positioning on evolution and consider multiple…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Teaching Methods, Evolution, Biology