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Peer reviewedHapps, John C.; Stead, Keith – Research in Science and Technological Education, 1989
Considered are two commonly used techniques, the interview and word association techniques. Highlighted is a third technique called the repertory grid. This third technique can be used to interpret students' knowledge based on an explicit, psychological theory of human behavior. (Author/CW)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Cognitive Structures, Evaluation Methods, Interviews
Peer reviewedMansfield, Helen M.; Happs, John C. – School Science and Mathematics, 1992
Reports misconceptions identified in students with respect to the topic of parallel lines and the teaching strategies found to be useful in challenging those misconceptions. (11 references) (MDH)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Structures, Concept Formation
