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The Use of Models in Science and Science Teaching

J. K. Gilbert Institute for Educational Technology, University of Surrey, UK
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R. J. Osborne Institute for Educational Technology, University of Surrey, UK
Pages 3-13 | Published online: 24 Feb 2007

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Kathryn M. Bateman, Joy Ham, Naomi Barshi, Basil Tikoff & Thomas F. Shipley. (2023) Scaffolding geology content and spatial skills with playdough modeling in the field and classroom. Journal of Geoscience Education 71:1, pages 43-57.
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Rosária Justi. (2020) Celebrating the life of John Kenward Gilbert. International Journal of Science Education 42:4, pages 493-503.
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Feral Ogan‐Bekiroglu. (2007) Effects of Model‐based Teaching on Pre‐service Physics Teachers’ Conceptions of the Moon, Moon Phases, and Other Lunar Phenomena. International Journal of Science Education 29:5, pages 555-593.
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GailD. Chittleborough, DavidF. Treagust, ThapeloL. Mamiala & Mauro Mocerino. (2005) Students’ perceptions of the role of models in the process of science and in the process of learning. Research in Science & Technological Education 23:2, pages 195-212.
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Richard K. Coll, Bev France & Ian Taylor. (2005) The role of models/and analogies in science education: implications from research. International Journal of Science Education 27:2, pages 183-198.
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RichardK. Coll & DavidF. Treagust. (2002) Exploring Tertiary Students' Understanding of Covalent Bonding. Research in Science & Technological Education 20:2, pages 241-267.
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Bev France. (2000) Biotechnology teaching models: what is their role in technology education?. International Journal of Science Education 22:9, pages 1027-1039.
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Martine Meheut. (1997) Designing a learning sequence about a pre‐quantitative kinetic model of gases: the parts played by questions and by a computer‐simulation. International Journal of Science Education 19:6, pages 647-660.
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KatherineE. Rowan. (1995) A new pedagogy for explanatory public speaking: Why arrangement should not substitute for invention. Communication Education 44:3, pages 236-250.
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Teng Shuen Lim, Zong Lin Chia, Song Yuan Seah & Shin Yee Wong. (2022) XANDAR PHARMACEUTICAL: A model plant for process engineering education. Education for Chemical Engineers 40, pages 56-68.
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Maximilian Göhner & Moritz Krell. (2020) Preservice Science Teachers’ Strategies in Scientific Reasoning: the Case of Modeling. Research in Science Education 52:2, pages 395-414.
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Danni Shen, Xuelin Yao & Defu Bao. (2021) The trade-off between design fixation and quality: Physical objects or multiperspective pictures?. PLOS ONE 16:7, pages e0254933.
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Li Ke, Troy D. Sadler, Laura Zangori & Patricia J. Friedrichsen. (2021) Developing and Using Multiple Models to Promote Scientific Literacy in the Context of Socio-Scientific Issues. Science & Education 30:3, pages 589-607.
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Paweł Bernard & James D. Mendez. (2020) Drawing in 3D: Using 3D printer pens to draw chemical models. Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education 48:3, pages 253-258.
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Eduardo Enrique Lozano, Agustín Adúriz-Bravo & Nora Bahamonde. (2020) Un Proceso de Modelización de la Membrana Celular en la Formación del Profesorado en Biología en la Universidad. Ciência & Educação (Bauru) 26.
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정현석 & 김영민. (2014) An Investigation of Pre-service Secondary Science Teachers' Perceptions on Scientific Models. Teacher Education Research 53:4, pages 682-692.
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Christine A. Toh & Scarlett R. Miller. (2014) The Impact of Example Modality and Physical Interactions on Design Creativity. Journal of Mechanical Design 136:9.
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MIHYE WON, HEOJEONG YOON & DAVID F. TREAGUST. (2014) Students’ Learning Strategies With Multiple Representations: Explanations of the Human Breathing Mechanism. Science Education 98:5, pages 840-866.
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Keith S. Taber. 2014. Learning with Understanding in the Chemistry Classroom. Learning with Understanding in the Chemistry Classroom 5 23 .
Canan Nakiboğlu & Keith S. Taber. 2013. Concepts of Matter in Science Education. Concepts of Matter in Science Education 169 198 .
Richard K. Coll. (2009) Do Gifted Students View and Use Mental Models Differently from Others?. Educación Química 20:1, pages 18-31.
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Gail D. Chittleborough & David F. Treagust. (2009) Why Models are Advantageous to Learning Science. Educación Química 20:1, pages 12-17.
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Rosária Justi & John K. Gilbert. 2005. Research and the Quality of Science Education. Research and the Quality of Science Education 325 335 .
Hsin‐Kai Wu & Priti Shah. (2004) Exploring visuospatial thinking in chemistry learning. Science Education 88:3, pages 465-492.
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José Fernández González, Benigno Martín González González & Teodomiro Moreno Jiménez. (2004) Consideraciones acerca de la investigación en analogías. Estudios Fronterizos 5:9, pages 79-105.
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Allan G. Harrison & David F. Treagust. (1996) Secondary students' mental models of atoms and molecules: Implications for teaching chemistry. Science Education 80:5, pages 509-534.
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Samuel Johsua & Jean-Jacques Dupin. 1993. Learning Electricity and Electronics with Advanced Educational Technology. Learning Electricity and Electronics with Advanced Educational Technology 39 55 .
J. J. Dupin & S. Johsua. (1989) Analogies and “modeling analogies” in teaching: Some examples in basic electricity. Science Education 73:2, pages 207-224.
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Michael J. Webb. (2010) Analogies and Their Limitations. School Science and Mathematics 85:8, pages 645-650.
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