Challenging Prior Mental Models in Science Learning

Agnihotri, Vishnuteerth and Purandare, Anagh (2017) Challenging Prior Mental Models in Science Learning. Challenging Prior Mental Models in Science Learning.

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Abstract

Are all that children surmise from their day-to-day experiences, actual scientific truth? In this article, we discuss three examples that show how children have such 'prior mental models' before they enter classrooms, and how these could persist, even into adulthood. We also discuss potential ways to help learners replace these 'prior mental models' with correct scientific model.

Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: Prior mental models, Scientific model, Students
Subjects: Science General
Curriculum Level: Junior Secondary
Depositing User: COL Staff
Date Deposited: 13 Aug 2021 18:37
Last Modified: 13 Aug 2021 18:37
URI: https://staging.oer4pacific.org/id/eprint/376

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