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Download full textBrown, David E.; Clement, John – 1987
Analogies and examples from student's experiences are frequently cited as important to teaching conceptual material. This study was conducted in order to explore the effectiveness of an analogical teaching technique, which uses a connected sequence of "bridging" analogies, compared with a more standard teaching-by-example technique. The…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Concept Formation, Concept Teaching, Force
Peer reviewedClement, John – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1993
Discusses the use of analogies and other instructional strategies (problem solving, demonstration, group labs, and large group discussion) in dealing with students' preconceptions in physics. (PR)
Descriptors: Concept Formation, Demonstrations (Educational), Discussion (Teaching Technique), Educational Research
