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Conceptual Change with Refutational Maps
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Liu, Qing; Nesbit, John C. – International Journal of Science Education, 2018
This study investigated how studying a refutational map, a type of argument map, affected conceptual change. Refutational maps visually display both correct and alternative conceptions. Participants (N = 120) were randomly assigned to (1) a refutational map condition, (2) a refutational text condition, and (3) a non-refutational text condition.…
Descriptors: Concept Mapping, Persuasive Discourse, Concept Formation, Misconceptions
Models for Building Knowledge in a Technology-Rich Setting: Teacher Education
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MacKinnon, Gregory R.; Aylward, M. Lynn – Canadian Journal of Learning and Technology, 2009
Technology offers promising opportunities for creating new types of classroom learning environments. This paper describes three technology models used by teacher education interns: electronic portfolios, negotiative concept mapping, cognote-supported electronic discussions. As implemented in the current study, these models invoke graduated…
Descriptors: Concept Mapping, Educational Technology, Models, Preservice Teacher Education
The Social Construction of Scientific Concepts or the Concept Map as Conscription Device and Tool for Social Thinking in High School Science.
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Roth, Wolff-Michael; Roychoudhury, Anita – Science Education, 1992
Describes the practice of concept mapping, the student-student and student-teacher interactions, and cognitive activity occurring in participants. Authors conclude that concept mapping is an excellent activity that allows students to engage in extended science discourse. The maps provide students with a means to learn the language patterns of…
Descriptors: Classroom Communication, Concept Mapping, Discourse Analysis, Educational Research
Assessing Students' Understanding about Levers: Better Test Instruments Are Not Enough.
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McGinn, Michelle K.; Roth, Wolff-Michael – International Journal of Science Education, 1998
Investigates variations in students' responses to lever problems across multiple assessment contexts and formats. Data sources include students' semantic maps, written responses to questions, and modeled solutions to practical problems. Contains 40 references. (DDR)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Concept Mapping, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries
Contentious Issues in Science Education: Building Critical Thinking Patterns through Two-Dimensional Concept Mapping
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Mackinnon, Gregory – Journal of Educational Multimedia and Hypermedia, 2006
Using a survey and follow-up qualitative research design, an elaborate model of technology integration has been studied in a science education classroom. Using a coding system known as cognotes, teacher-interns were first taught how to recognize electronic discussion contributions consisting specifically of critical approaches such as compare,…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Science Education, Critical Thinking, Educational Technology