The ‘Conceptual Change In Science’ project.

Twigger, D.; Byard, M.; Draper, S.; Driver, R.; Hartley, R.; Hennessy, S.; Mallen, C.; Mohamed, R.; O'Malley, C.; O'Shea, T.; Scanlon, E.

Abstract

This paper outlines the work of the Conceptual Change in Science project, funded as part of the ESRC InTER programme. The aims of this research project are to clarify and describe the process of change in learners' conceptual understandings of natural phenomena. The domain of reasoning selected for study is that of mechanics. Computer software which may be useful in exploring and developing pupils' reasoning and promoting conceptual change in this domain is being developed and evaluated. The group that is carrying out the research is based at the Universities of Leeds, Glasgow and the Open University.

Citation

Twigger, D., Byard, M., Draper, S., Driver, R., Hartley, R., Hennessy, S., Mallen, C., Mohamed, R., O'Malley, C., O'Shea, T., & Scanlon, E. (1991). The ‘Conceptual Change In Science’ project. Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 7(2), 144-155. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2729.1991.tb00238.x

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Online Publication Date: Jun 1, 1991
• Publication Date: 1991
• Deposit Date: Aug 15, 2018
• Journal: Journal of Computer Assisted Learning
• Print ISSN: 0266-4909
• Publisher: Wiley
• Volume: 7
• Issue: 2
• Pages: 144-155
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2729.1991.tb00238.x
• Public URL: https://durham-repository.worktribe.com/output/1322980