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Gilbert, Steven W. – 1988
Many science educators are concerned with students' ability to understand science as a process and with their conceptions of scientific knowledge. Preliminary work has shown that the use of a model organizer can result in student perceptions of improved understanding, but the reason for this effect is not known. This research was undertaken to…
Descriptors: Advance Organizers, Cognitive Development, College Science, College Students
