Evaluation of the Learning Process of Students Reinventing the General Law of Energy Conservation
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| Title: | Evaluation of the Learning Process of Students Reinventing the General Law of Energy Conservation |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Logman, Paul, Kaper, Wolter, Ellermeijer, Ton |
| Source: | EURASIA Journal of Mathematics, Science & Technology Education. Jun 2015 11(3):479-504. |
| Availability: | EURASIA. Gazi Egitim Fakultesi, K Blok 210, Teknikokullar, Ankara, 06500 Turkey. Tel: +90-312-202-8192; Fax: +90-312-222-8483; e-mail: editor.eurasiajournal@gmail.com; Web site: http://www.ejmste.com |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 26 |
| Publication Date: | 2015 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Evaluative |
| Education Level: | Secondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Energy, Scientific Concepts, Learning Processes, Comparative Analysis, Outcomes of Education, Science Instruction, Secondary School Science |
| DOI: | 10.12973/eurasia.2015.1323a |
| ISSN: | 1305-8223 |
| Abstract: | To investigate the relationship between context and concept we have constructed a conceptual learning path in which students reinvent the concept of energy conservation and embedded this path in two authentic practices. A comparison of the expected learning outcome with actual student output for the most important steps in the learning path gives us a detailed insight in how the teaching-learning sequence functions. The analysis identified several characteristics of authentic practices that enhance the learning process and showed that every step in this innovative approach is possible for students to take. In addition to learning the concept of energy conservation, embedding the learning process in authentic practices gives rise to a development of students' technological design and scientific skills. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Number of References: | 33 |
| Entry Date: | 2015 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1062902 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | To investigate the relationship between context and concept we have constructed a conceptual learning path in which students reinvent the concept of energy conservation and embedded this path in two authentic practices. A comparison of the expected learning outcome with actual student output for the most important steps in the learning path gives us a detailed insight in how the teaching-learning sequence functions. The analysis identified several characteristics of authentic practices that enhance the learning process and showed that every step in this innovative approach is possible for students to take. In addition to learning the concept of energy conservation, embedding the learning process in authentic practices gives rise to a development of students' technological design and scientific skills. |
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| ISSN: | 1305-8223 |
| DOI: | 10.12973/eurasia.2015.1323a |
