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Identifying Students’ Mental Models Of Sound Propagation: The Role Of Conceptual Blending In Understanding Conceptual Change, Zdeslav Hrepic
Identifying Students’ Mental Models Of Sound Propagation: The Role Of Conceptual Blending In Understanding Conceptual Change, Zdeslav Hrepic
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We investigated introductory physics students’ mental models of sound propagation. We used a phenomenographic method to analyze the data in the study. In addition to the scientifically accepted Wave model, students used the “Entity” model to describe the propagation of sound. In this latter model sound is a self-standing entity, different from the medium through which it propagates. All other observed alternative models contain elements of both Entity and Wave models, but at the same time are distinct from each of the constituent models. We called these models “hybrid” or “blend” models. We discuss how students use these models in …
The Relationship Between High School Mathematical Achievement And Quantitative Grade Point Average In A Pre-Engineering Curriculum., Jennifer Brown
The Relationship Between High School Mathematical Achievement And Quantitative Grade Point Average In A Pre-Engineering Curriculum., Jennifer Brown
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Teaching Science Using Guided Inquiry As The Central Theme: A Professional Development Model For High School Science Teachers., Anil Banerjee
Teaching Science Using Guided Inquiry As The Central Theme: A Professional Development Model For High School Science Teachers., Anil Banerjee
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The author describes a professional development model for high school science teachers based on the framework of inquiry and science standards. The ‘Learn-TeachAssess Inquiry’ model focuses on guided inquiry labs as the central theme and builds on these labs to reinforce science concepts and abilities to understand and engage in inquiry in accordance with national/ state science standards. A professional development model for high school science teachers based on the framework of inquiry and National Science Education Standards has been developed and field tested for three years. This model requires intensive involvement of teachers and project personnel in workshops, material …
Using Magnets, Paper Clips, And Ball Bearings To Explore The Shapes Of Molecules, Rajeev Dabke, Zewdu Gebeyehu
Using Magnets, Paper Clips, And Ball Bearings To Explore The Shapes Of Molecules, Rajeev Dabke, Zewdu Gebeyehu
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Aeins: Interactive Narrative Role In Fostering Character Education, Rania Hodhod
Aeins: Interactive Narrative Role In Fostering Character Education, Rania Hodhod
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Promoting ethical, responsible, and caring young people is a perennial aim of education. Efforts have been done to find other teaching ways other than traditional ones such as games and role play. Narrative-based computer games have found their way as engaging learning platforms that allow collaboration of humans and computers in the creation of innovative experiences. In this paper, we focus on the design of an adaptive, interactive narrative model that makes use of a student model to provide an individualized story-path and an individualized learning process. In other words, we aim to have strong learning objectives underpinned by effective …
Character Education Using Pedagogical Agents And Socratic Voice, Rania Hodhod
Character Education Using Pedagogical Agents And Socratic Voice, Rania Hodhod
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Promoting ethical, responsible, and caring young people is a perennial aim of education. Schools are invited to include moral teaching in every possible curriculum, such as the core subjects and sports teams and clubs. Efforts have been done to find other teaching ways other than traditional ones such as games or role play or engaging students in moral dilemmas. Computer games have been always found as one of the most engaging learning platforms. This paper introduces AEINS, a learning environment that is designed and implemented based on the learning theories such as: Bloom’s Taxonomy, Keller’s ARCS model and Gagné’s Nine …