An Exploration of the Concept Map as an Interview Tool To Facilitate the Externalization of Students' Understandings about Global Atmospheric Change.

Rye, James A.; Rubba, Peter A.

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ERIC Number: EJ565755

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1998

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An Exploration of the Concept Map as an Interview Tool To Facilitate the Externalization of Students' Understandings about Global Atmospheric Change.

Rye, James A.; Rubba, Peter A.

Journal of Research in Science Teaching, v35 n5 p521-46 May 1998

Investigates the effectiveness of two different types of interviews: one that embeds a concept map, and one that does not embed a concept map in order to elicit post-instructional understandings. Focuses on students' understandings of chlorofluorocarbons and their role in global atmospheric change. Contains 71 references. (DDR)

Descriptors: Chemistry, Cognitive Processes, Concept Formation, Concept Mapping, Environmental Education, Greenhouse Effect, Interviews, Knowledge Representation, Science and Society, Secondary Education

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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