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She, Hsiao-Ching – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 2004
This article examines how the Dual-Situated Learning Model (DSLM) facilitates a radical change of concepts that involve the understanding of matter, process, and hierarchical attributes. The DSLM requires knowledge of students' prior beliefs of science concepts and the nature of these concepts. In addition, DSLM also serves two functions: it…
Descriptors: Prior Learning, Heat, Concept Formation, Scientific Concepts
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Harrison, Allan G.; De Jong, Onno – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 2005
This study describes the multiple analogical models used to introduce and teach Grade 12 chemical equilibrium. We examine the teacher's reasons for using models, explain each model's development during the lessons, and analyze the understandings students derived from the models. A case study approach was used and the data were drawn from the…
Descriptors: Prior Learning, Grade 12, Case Studies, Chemistry