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Effect of instruction using microcomputer simulations and conceptual change strategies on science learning
Author(s) -
Zietsman Aletta I.,
Hewson Peter W.
Publication year - 1986
Publication title -
journal of research in science teaching
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.067
H-Index - 131
eISSN - 1098-2736
pISSN - 0022-4308
DOI - 10.1002/tea.3660230104
Subject(s) - conceptual change , microcomputer , remedial education , computer science , mathematics education , science education , concept learning , conceptual framework , conceptual model , computer assisted instruction , psychology , multimedia , sociology , telecommunications , social science , chip , database
This article describes an investigation into the effects of instruction using microcomputer simulations and conceptual change strategies. The microcomputer program was designed in accord with a model of conceptual change to diagnose and remediate an alternative conception of velocity. Results show that, first, the microcomputer simulations are credible representations of reality, and second, that the remedial part of the program produced significant conceptual change in students holding the alternative conception.