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Systematic comparison of solved problems as a cooperative learning task.
- Source :
- Research in Science Education; Sep1999, Vol. 29 Issue 3, p313-329, 17p
- Publication Year :
- 1999
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Abstract
- Problem-solving skills and understanding of domain, knowledge (e.g., fighting misconceptions) are important goals in both secondary and tertiary science education. A prototype of an instructional task is presented which aims at improved problem-solving skills based on understanding of domain knowledge. In this task, comparing carefully selected solved problems by groups of students is utilised as a learning activity for the acquisition of adequate problem schemata. The task is designed as a part of the so-called UBP-program (UBP=Understanding Based Problem solving) currently being developed, for education in science. The result of an evaluative study for the field of mechanics is presented. The UBP-task appears apt to improve problem-solving skills at a less advanced level of physics education (e.g., 10th grade), especially for students normally performing poorly—who are often girls. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0157244X
- Volume :
- 29
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Research in Science Education
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 49731887
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02461596