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A Lakatosian Framework To Analyze Situations of Cognitive Conflict and Controversy in Students' Understanding of Heat Energy and Temperature.

Authors :
Laburu, Carlos Eduardo
Niaz, Mansoor
Source :
Journal of Science Education and Technology. Sep 2002 11(3):211-219.
Publication Year :
2002

Abstract

Analyzes (n=32) Brazilian secondary school students' interactions (conflicts, controversies, and arguments) as they participate in an intact 9th grade classroom activity designed to facilitate their understanding of heat energy and temperature. Reports that the differentiation between heat energy and temperature constitutes considerable difficulties for students. (Contains 63 references.) (Author/YDS)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1059-0145
Volume :
11
Issue :
3
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
Journal of Science Education and Technology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
EJ652708
Document Type :
Journal Articles<br />Reports - Research