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Peer reviewedLederman, Norm G.; Abd-El-Khalick, Fouad; Bell, Randy L.; Schwartz, Renee S. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 2002
Traces the development of an open-ended instrument, the Views of Nature of Science Questionnaire (VNOS), and outlines the nature of science framework that underlies the development of the VNOS. (Contains 63 references.) (DDR)
Descriptors: Cognitive Structures, Elementary Secondary Education, Epistemology, Evaluation Methods
Peer reviewedChambers, Sharon K.; Andre, Thomas – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1997
Presents a study that investigated relationships between gender, interest, and experience in electricity. Also explored the effect of conceptual change text manipulations on learning fundamental concepts of direct current. Suggests that conceptual change text manipulations are likely to be effective for both men and women. Contains 57 references.…
Descriptors: Cognitive Psychology, Cognitive Structures, Concept Formation, Electricity
Peer reviewedShipstone, David; Cheng, Peter C-H. – School Science Review, 2001
Shows how box diagrams and AVOW diagrams may be used to solve problems concerning networks of resistors that obey Ohm's Law. Presents outcomes and feedback from students and teachers. Concludes with suggestions as to how these techniques might be incorporated into the teaching of basic circuit theory. (Contains 22 references.) (DDR)
Descriptors: Cognitive Structures, Electric Circuits, Electricity, Foreign Countries
