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Piekny, Jeanette; Maehler, Claudia – British Journal of Developmental Psychology, 2013
According to Klahr's (2000, 2005; Klahr & Dunbar, 1988) Scientific Discovery as Dual Search model, inquiry processes require three cognitive components: hypothesis generation, experimentation, and evidence evaluation. The aim of the present study was to investigate (a) when the ability to evaluate perfect covariation, imperfect covariation,…
Descriptors: Logical Thinking, Science Process Skills, Inquiry, Child Development
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Savran-Gencer, Ayse – EURASIA Journal of Mathematics, Science & Technology Education, 2014
Vee diagrams have been a metacognitive tool to help in learning the nature and structure of knowledge by reflecting on the scientific process and making knowledge much more explicit to learners during the practical work. This study aimed to assess pre-service science teachers' understanding some aspects of NOS by analyzing their reflections on the…
Descriptors: Biology, Preservice Teacher Education, Preservice Teachers, Knowledge Level