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Direct linkMatovu, Henry; Ungu, Dewi Ayu Kencana; Won, Mihye; Tsai, Chin-Chung; Treagust, David F.; Mocerino, Mauro; Tasker, Roy – Studies in Science Education, 2023
The advanced visualisation and interactive capabilities make immersive virtual reality (IVR) attractive for educators to investigate its educational benefits. This research reviewed 64 studies published in 2016-2020 to understand how science educators designed, implemented, and evaluated IVR-based learning. The immersive design features (sensory,…
Descriptors: Computer Simulation, Science Instruction, Teaching Methods, Science Education
Peer reviewedHarrison, Allan G.; Treagust, David F. – School Science and Mathematics, 1998
Describes a conceptual typology of models to help teachers select models appropriate to the cognitive ability of their students. Presents an example of how the systematic presentation of analogical models enhanced an 11th-grade chemistry student's understanding of atoms and molecules. Makes recommendations for teachers. Contains 28 references.…
Descriptors: Chemistry, Constructivism (Learning), Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries
Download full textThiele, Rodney B.; Treagust, David F. – 1991
Recent research literature has highlighted the interest of both teachers and researchers in using analogies to aid students' conceptual understanding. This appears to be especially relevant in secondary chemistry education due to the many abstract concepts that are included in the curricula. This paper reviews recent literature and considers…
Descriptors: Abstract Reasoning, Analogy, Chemistry, Cognitive Development
