Year: 2003
Type: article
Abstract: Developing understanding in science classes is one of the basic components of producing scientifically literate society of the future. In this article, the requirement of the study of alternative conceptions, which are introduced as one of the most important barriers in developing understanding in science, are described through with historical developments of their underlying theoretical details. Then, the terminology used by the researchers, who study students’ conceptual understanding, for defining students’ alternative ideas is discussed. Finally, the importance of eliciting students’ ideas for science education and science education researches is outlined.
Source: DergiPark (Istanbul University)
Language: Turkish
Subfield: Education
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W1624022720