A constructivist approach to secondary school science experiments |
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| Authors: | Wayne Schulz DR Campbell McRobbie |
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| Institution: | (1) Anglican Church Grammar School, Oaklands Parade, 4169 East Brisbane, Q.;(2) Centre for Mathematics and Science Education, Queensland University of Technology, Locked Bag 2, 4059 Red Hill, Q. |
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| Abstract: | The focus of this study was on the investigation of a laboratory instructional program on electricity designed for conceptual
development using constructivist principles for conceptual change. This approach was compared with a traditional laboratory
approach in a quasi-experimental design. The sample was 247 grade 10 students (boys) in a large non-government urban school.
Covariance analysis with the corresponding pretest as covariate showed statistically and educationally significant gains for
the experimental group on cognitive but not attitudinal outcomes when compared to the traditional group. Student and teacher
interview data provide some evidence for the success of the experimental approach.
Specializations: physics education, constructivist approaches to in practical work.
Specializations: science teacher education, learning environments, conceptual change. |
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