Restructuring Knowledge in Biology: Cognitive Processes and Metacognitive Reflections.

Martin, Barbara L.; Mintzes, Joel J.; Clavijo, Ileana E.

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ERIC Number: EJ605636

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2000

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Restructuring Knowledge in Biology: Cognitive Processes and Metacognitive Reflections.

Martin, Barbara L.; Mintzes, Joel J.; Clavijo, Ileana E.

International Journal of Science Education, v22 n3 p303-23 Mar 2000

Explores the successive and progressive changes in the structural complexity and propositional validity of knowledge held by students enrolled in an advanced undergraduate university-level biology course. Finds that in general, a significant amount of weak restructuring occurs and that the most radical type of strong restructuring occurs during the first six weeks of the course. (Contains 26 references.) (Author/WRM)

Descriptors: Biology, Cognitive Structures, Concept Formation, Concept Mapping, Higher Education, Learning Processes, Science Education, Sex Differences

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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