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"Doing the Lesson" or "Doing Science": Argument in High School Genetics.
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Jimenez-Aleixandre, M. Pilar; Rodriguez, Anxela Bugallo; Duschl, Richard A. – Science Education, 2000
Focuses on student capacity to develop and assess arguments during a high school genetics instructional sequence, and on the location distinction in argumentation discourse between "doing science" vs. "doing school" or "doing the lesson". (Contains 37 references.) (Author/YDS)
Descriptors: Critical Thinking, Educational Environment, Genetics, High Schools
Students' Perception of the Logical Structure of Curricular as Compared with Everyday Contexts--Study of Critical Thinking Skills.
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Dreyfus, A.; Jungwirth, E. – Science Education, 1980
Compares critical thinking ability of pupils in scientific situations and in real-life situations by administering multiple choice tests to Israeli ninth graders (N=344). Results confirm that students do not react similarly when confronted with equivalent situations presented in different contexts. (CS)
Descriptors: Critical Thinking, Logical Thinking, Problem Solving, Science Education
Individual Differences within Problem-Solving Strategies Used in Physics.
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Dhillon, Amarjit Singh – Science Education, 1998
Explores the problem-solving behavior of a university lecturer as well as that of undergraduate and graduate students. Identifies and describes 14 physical and cognitive actions employed in the problem solving. Contains 28 references. (DDR)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Concept Formation, Critical Thinking, Heuristics
The Identification and Significance of Intuitive and Analytic Problem Solving Approaches Among College Physics Students
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Thorsland, Martin N.; Novak, Joseph D. – Science Education, 1974
Described is an approach to assessment of intuitive and analytic modes of thinking in physics. These modes of thinking are associated with Ausubel's theory of learning. High ability in either intuitive or analytic thinking was associated with success in college physics, with high learning efficiency following a pattern expected on the basis of…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Cognitive Processes, College Science, Critical Thinking
Fallacies and Student Discourse: Conceptualizing the Role of Critical Thinking in Science Education.
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Zeidler, D. L.; And Others – Science Education, 1992
Lack of student use of critical thinking operations can lead to faulty argumentation in discussing societal issues. Presents 12 common fallacies in student argumentation and discusses their implications for science education. (Contains 51 references.) (MDH)
Descriptors: Critical Thinking, Elementary Secondary Education, Logical Thinking, Persuasive Discourse
The Nature of Paradigmatic Shifts and the Goals of Science Education.
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Wagner, Paul A. – Science Education, 1983
Explains cognitive basis for change in science paradigms using Watson-Crick DNA model to illustrate concepts of "normal" versus "revolutionary" science. Examines these concepts in light of teacher preception of science, and discusses implications for the practice of science education. (JM)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Convergent Thinking, Critical Thinking, Curriculum Development
Extending Discretion in High School Science Curricula.
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Cavana, Gordon R.; Leonard, William H. – Science Education, 1985
Compared "extended discretion" (ED) learning approach to traditional Biological Sciences Curriculum Study (BSCS) laboratory investigations. Found that although ED students are more capable of exercising independent judgment for greater lengths of time while BSCS demanded more teacher time, all teachers were still reluctant to accord…
Descriptors: Biology, Critical Thinking, Curriculum Development, Decision Making