A Cross-Age Study of Student Understanding of the Concept of Homeostasis.

Westbrook, Susan L.; Marek, Edmund A.

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ERIC Number: EJ438360

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Publication Date: 1992

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A Cross-Age Study of Student Understanding of the Concept of Homeostasis.

Westbrook, Susan L.; Marek, Edmund A.

Journal of Research in Science Teaching, v29 n1 p51-61 Jan 1992

The conceptual views of homeostasis held by students (n=300) in seventh grade life science, tenth grade biology, and college zoology were examined. A biographical questionnaire, the results from two Piagetian-like developmental tasks, and a concept evaluation statement of homeostasis were collected from each student. Understanding of the concept and the number of misconceptions increased across grade levels. (Author/KR)

Descriptors: Biology, Cognitive Development, Concept Formation, Developmental Stages, Developmental Tasks, Higher Education, Junior High Schools, Misconceptions, Piagetian Theory, Science Education, Secondary Education

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Language: English

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