Conceptual Change Strategies and Cooperative Group Work in Chemistry.

Basili, Patricia A.; Sanford, Julie P.

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Publication Date: 1991

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Conceptual Change Strategies and Cooperative Group Work in Chemistry.

Basili, Patricia A.; Sanford, Julie P.

Journal of Research in Science Teaching, v28 n4 p293-304 1991

Study (n=62) at suburban community college tested method of conceptual change in which treatment students worked in small cooperative groups on tasks aimed at eliciting their misconceptions so that they could be discussed in contrast to scientific conception that had been taught in direct instruction. Treatment group had significantly lower numbers of misconceptions on four of five target concepts. (Author/PR)

Descriptors: Concept Formation, Cooperative Learning, Educational Research, Group Behavior, Group Discussion, Groups, Higher Education, Misconceptions, Physical Sciences, Qualitative Research, Science Education, Science Instruction, Scientific Concepts, Teaching Methods, Two Year Colleges

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Language: English

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