Promoting Conceptual Change in Science: Can Texts Be Used Effectively?.

Guzzetti, Barbara J.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ442712

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1992

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Promoting Conceptual Change in Science: Can Texts Be Used Effectively?

Guzzetti, Barbara J.; And Others

Journal of Reading, v35 n8 p642-49 May 1992

Asserts that students' inaccurate prior knowledge in science can hinder the learning process. Presents instructional strategies for elementary and secondary school students that have been proved effective by research, such as augmented activation activities, refutational text, nonrefutational text, and the discussion web. (PRA)

Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Processes, Prior Learning, Reading Research, Science Instruction, Textbooks

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher

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Language: English

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