Students' Experiences of Studying Physics Concepts: The Effects of Disintegrated Perceptions and Approaches.

Prosser, Michael; Trigwell, Keith; Hazel, Elizabeth; Waterhouse, Fiona

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ERIC Number: EJ658238

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 2000

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Students' Experiences of Studying Physics Concepts: The Effects of Disintegrated Perceptions and Approaches.

Prosser, Michael; Trigwell, Keith; Hazel, Elizabeth; Waterhouse, Fiona

European Journal of Psychology of Education, v15 n1 p61-74 Mar 2000

Reports in detail on the results of a study indicating that physics students' prior understandings of key concepts are systematically related to the way they approach their studies, their perceptions of learning context, and the quality of the outcomes of their studies. Includes references. (CMK)

Descriptors: College Students, Concept Mapping, Educational Research, Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Interviews, Knowledge Level, Learning Experience, Physics, Questionnaires, Universities

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Australia

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