Effect of instruction based on conceptual change activities on students’ understanding of static electricity concepts

References

• Alparslan , C. , Tekkaya , C. and Geban , Ö. 2003 . Using the conceptual change instruction to improve learning . Journal of Biological Education , 37 : 133 – 137 .
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Anderson , O. R. and Botticelli , S. 1990 . Quantitative analysis content organization in some biology texts varying in textual composition . Science Education , 74 : 167 – 182 .
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Andre , T. and Ding , P. 1991 . Student misconceptions, declarative knowledge, stimulus conditions, and problem solving in basic electricity . Contemporary Educational Psychology , 16 : 303 – 313 .
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Athee , M. 1993 . “ A survey of Finnish pupils about thermal phenomena ” . In The Proceedings of the Third International Seminar on Misconceptions and Educational Strategies in Science and Mathematics , Ithaca , NY : Misconceptions Trust .
   Google Scholar
• Bar , V. and Travis , A. S. 1991 . Children’s’ viewpoints concerning phase changes . Journal of Research in Science Teaching , 28 : 363 – 382 .
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Beaty , W. n.d. . ‘Static Electricity’ Misconceptions Available online at: http://www.eskimo.com/∼billb/emotor/stmiscon.htm (accessed 6 March 2006).
   Google Scholar
• Beaty , W. 1996 . Capacitor Complaints Available online at: http://www.eskimo.com/∼billb/emotor/stmiscon.htm (accessed 6 March 2006).
   Google Scholar
• Brown , D. E. 1992 . Using examples and analogies to remediate misconceptions in physics: factors influencing conceptual change . Journal of Research in Science Teaching , 29 : 17 – 34 .
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Brown , D. E. and Clement , J. 1989 . Overcoming misconceptions via analogical reasoning: abstract versus explanatory model construction . Instructional Science , 18 : 237 – 261 .
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Burns , J. C. , Okey , J. R. and Wise , K. C. 1985 . Developments of an integrated process skill test: TIPS II . Journal of Research in Science Teaching , 22 : 169 – 177 .
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Caillot , M. and Xuan , A. N. 1993 . “ Adults’ misconceptions in electricity ” . In The Proceedings of the Third International Seminar on Misconceptions and Educational Strategies in Science and Mathematics , Ithaca , NY : Misconceptions Trust .
   Google Scholar
• Carey , S. 1985 . Conceptual change in childhood , Cambridge , MA : MIT Press .
   Google Scholar
• Carey , S. 1986 . “ Cognitive science and science education ” . In American Psychologist 1123 – 1130 .
   Google Scholar
• Chambers , S. K. and Andre , T. 1997 . Gender, prior knowledge, interest, and experience in electricity and conceptual change text manipulations in learning about direct current . Journal of Research in Science Teaching , 34 : 107 – 123 .
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Chi , M. T. H. 1992 . “ Conceptual change within and across ontological categories: examples from learning and discovery in science ” . In Cognitive models of science: Minnesota studies in the philosophy of science , Edited by: Giere , R. 129 – 160 . Minneapolis , MN : University of Minnesota Press .
   Google Scholar
• Clement , J. 1982 . Students’ preconceptions in introductory mechanics . American Journal of Physics , 50 : 66 – 71 .
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Clement , J. 1993 . “ Dealing with students’ preconceptions in mechanics ” . In The Proceedings of the Third International Seminar on Misconceptions and Educational Strategies in Science and Mathematics , Ithaca , NY : Misconceptions Trust .
   Google Scholar
• Clement , J. 1994 . Preconceptions in mechanics: lessons dealing with students’ conceptual difficulties , Iowa : Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company .
   Google Scholar
• Cohen , R. , Eylon , B. and Ganiel , U. 1983 . Potential difference and current in simple electric circuits: a study of student’ concepts . American Journal of Physics , 51 : 407 – 412 .
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Dagher , Z. R. 1994 . Does the use of analogies contribute to conceptual change? . Science Education , 78 : 601 – 614 .
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Duit , R. 1991 . On the role of analogies and metaphors in learning science . Science Education , 75 : 649 – 672 .
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Duit , R. Conceptual change—still a powerful frame for improving science teaching and learning? . Paper presented in the third European Symposium on Conceptual Change . June 26–28 2002 , Turku , Finland.
   Google Scholar
• Duit , R. , Komorek , M. , Wilbers , J. and Roth , W. M. Conceptual change during a unit on chaos theory induced by means of analogies . Paper presented at the Symposium ‘Learning process studies in physics: an integration of perspectives’, Annual Meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching (NARST) . Chicago , IL .
   Google Scholar
• Dupin , J. and Johsua , S. 1987 . Conceptions of French pupils concerning electric circuits: structure and evolution . Journal of Research in Science Teaching , 42 : 791 – 806 .
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Dykstra , D. 1992 . “ Studying conceptual change ” . In Research in physics learning: theoretical issues and emprical studies , Edited by: Duit , R. , Goldberg , F. and Niedderer , H. 40 – 58 . Kiel : Institute for Science Education at the University of Kiel .
   Google Scholar
• Dykstra , D. I. , Boyle , C. F. and Monarch , I. A. 1992 . Studying conceptual change in learning physics . Science Education , 76 : 615 – 652 .
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Ellse , M. and Honeywill , C. 2001 . “ Fields, forces and synthesis ” . Available online at: http://www.nelsonthornes.com/secondary/science/nas_new/html/sample_pdfs/fields_20_29.pdf) (accessed 6 March 2006)
   Google Scholar
• Ericson , G. L. 1979 . Children’s conceptions of heat and temperature . Science Education , 63 : 221 – 230 .
   Google Scholar
• Eylon , B. S. and Ganiel , U. 1990 . Macro‐micro relationships: the missing link between electrostatics and electrodynamics in students’ reasoning . International Journal of Science Education , 12 : 79 – 94 .
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Feher , E. and Rice , K. 1992 . Shadows and anti‐images: children’s’ conceptions of color . Journal of Research in Science Teaching , 29 : 505 – 520 .
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Fredette , N. and Lochead , J. 1980 . Student conceptions of simple circuits . The Physics Teacher , 18 : 194 – 198 .
   Google Scholar
• Furio , C. and Guisasola , J. 1998 . Difficulties in learning the concept of electric field . Science Education , 82 : 511 – 526 .
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Galili , I. 1993 . “ Perplexity of the field concept in teaching‐learning aspect ” . In The Proceedings of the Third International Seminar on Misconceptions and Educational Strategies in Science and Mathematics , Ithaca , NY : Misconceptions Trust .
   Google Scholar
• Gilbert , S. 1989 . An evaluation of the use of analogy, smile, and metaphor in science texts . Journal of Research in Science Teaching , 26 : 315 – 327 .
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Gil‐Perez , D. and Carrascosa , J. 1990 . What to do about science ‘misconceptions’ . Science Education , 74 (5) : 531 – 540 .
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Glynn , S. M. and Takahashi , T. 1998 . Learning from analogy‐enhanced science text . Journal of Research in Science Teaching , 35 : 1129 – 1149 .
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Goldberg , F. M. and McDermott , L. C. 1986 . Students difficulties in understanding image formation by a plane mirror . The Physics Teacher , 24 : 472 – 480 .
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Goldberg , F. M. and McDermott , L. C. 1987 . An investigation of student understanding of real image formed by a converging lens or concave mirror . American Journal of Physics , 55 : 108 – 119 .
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Gunstone , R. F. and White , R. T. 1981 . Understanding gravity . Science Education , 65 : 291 – 299 .
   Google Scholar
• Guruswamy , C. , Somars , M. D. and Hussey , R. G. 1997 . Students’ understanding of the transfer of charge between conductors . Physics Education , 32 : 91 – 96 .
   Google Scholar
• Harrison , A. and Treagust , D. 1993 . Teaching with analogies: a case study in Grade‐10 optics . Journal of Research in Science Teaching , 30 : 1291 – 1307 .
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Harrison , A. G. and Treagust , D. F. 1994 . Analogies . The Science Teacher , 61 : 41 – 43 .
   Google Scholar
• Heller , P. and Finley , F. N. 1992 . Variable uses of alternative conceptions: a case study in current electricity . Journal of Research in Science Teaching , 29 : 259 – 275 .
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Hestenes , D. 1987 . Toward a modeling theory of physics instruction . American Journal of Physics , 55 : 440 – 454 .
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Heuvelen , A. V . 1991 . Learning to think like a physicist: a review of research‐based instructional strategies . American Journal of Physics , 59 : 891 – 897 .
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Hewson , P. and Hewson , M. 1983 . Effect of instruction using students prior knowledge and conceptual change strategies on science learning . Journal of Research in Science Teaching , 20 : 731 – 743 .
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Hewson , P. W. and Hewson , M. G. 1992 . “ The status of students’ conceptions ” . In Research in physics learning: theoretical issues and emprical studies , Edited by: Duit , R. , Goldberg , F. and Niedderer , H. 59 – 73 . Kiel : Institute for Science Education at the University of Kiel .
   Google Scholar
• Hynd , C. R. , McWhorther , J. Y. , Phares , V. L. and Suttles , C. W. 1994 . The role of instruction in conceptual change in high school physics topics . Journal of Research in Science Teaching , 31 : 933 – 946 .
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Hywood , D. 2002 . The place of analogies in science education . Cambridge Journal of Education , 33 : 233 – 247 .
   Google Scholar
• Idar , J. and Ganiel , U. 1985 . Learning difficulties in high school physics: developmental of remedial teaching method and assessment of its impact on achievement . Journal of Research in Science Teaching , 22 : 127 – 140 .
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Iding , M. K. 1997 . How analogies foster learning from science text . Instructional Science , 25 : 233 – 253 .
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Jones , E. R. and Childers , L. R. 1992 . Contemporary college physics , (2nd edn) , 474 New York : Addision‐Wesley Publishing Company .
   Google Scholar
• Lloyd , C. V. The enactments of literacy in high school biology classrooms: two case studies . Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Reading Conference . Miami , FL . December .
   Google Scholar
• Ma‐Naim , C. , Bar , V. and Zinn , B. Integrating microscopic macroscopic and energetic descriptions for a conceptual change in thermodynamics . Paper presented at the Third European Symposium on Conceptual Change . June 26–28 , Turku , Finland.
   Google Scholar
• Maloney , D. P. , O’kuma , T. L. and Hieggelke , C. J. 2001 . Surveying students’ conceptual knowledge of electricity and magnetism . American Journal of Physics , 69 : S12 – S23 .
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• McDermot , L. C. 1991 . What we teach and what is learned—closing the gap . American Journal of Physics , 59 : 301 – 315 .
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• McDermot , L. C. and Shaffer , P. S. 1992 . Research as a guide for curriculum development: an example from introductory electricity. Part I: investigation of student understanding . American Journal of Physics , 60 : 994 – 1002 .
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• McMillan , C. and Swadner , M. 1991 . Novice use of qualitative versus quantitative problem solving in electrostatics . Journal of Research in Science Teaching , 28 : 661 – 670 .
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Mestre , P. J. 1991 . Learning and instruction in pre‐college physical science . Physics Today , 44 : 56 – 62 .
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Metsela , J. L. and Glynn , S. 1996 . Teaching with analogies: building on the science textbook . The Reading Teacher , 49 : 490 – 491 .
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Minstrell , J. 1982 . Explaining ‘at rest’ condition of an object . The Physics Teacher , 20 : 10 – 14 .
   Google Scholar
• Muthukrishna , N. , Camine , D. , Grossen , B. and Miller , S. 1993 . Children’s alternative frameworks: should they be directly addressed in science instruction? . Journal of Research in Science Teaching , 30 : 233 – 248 .
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Novak , J. D. 2002 . Meaningful learning: the essential factor for conceptual change in limited or inappropriate propositional hierarchies leading to empowerment of learners . Science Education , 86 : 548 – 571 .
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Ohanian , H. C. 1989 . Physics , (2nd edn) , New York : W.W. Norton & Company .
   Google Scholar
• Petersson , G. Description of cognitive development from a constructivist perspective . Paper presented at the Third European Symposium on Conceptual Change . June 26–28 , Turku , Finland.
   Google Scholar
• Piaget , J. 1950 . The psychology of intelligence , New York : Harcourt Brace .
   Google Scholar
• Posner , G. J. , Strike , K. A. , Hewson , P. W. and Gertzog , W. A. 1982 . Accommodation of a scientific conception: toward a theory of conceptual change . Science Education , 66 : 211 – 227 .
   Google Scholar
• Rainson , S. , Transtromer , G. and Viennot , L. 1994 . Students’ understanding of superposition of electric fields . American Journal of Physics , 62 : 1026 – 1032 .
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Roth , K. J. Conceptual change learning and students processing of science texts . Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Education Research Association . Chicago , IL .
   Google Scholar
• Sanger , M. J. and Greenbowe , T. J. 1999 . An analysis of college of chemistry textbooks as sources of misconception and errors in electrochemistry . Journal of Chemistry Education , 76 (6) : 853 – 860 .
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Savelsberg , E. R , Jong , T. and Ferguson‐Hessler , M. G. M. 2002 . Situational knowledge in physics: the case of electrodynamics . Journal of Research in Science Teaching , 29 : 928 – 951 .
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Shayer , M. and Wyllam , H. 1981 . The development of the concepts of heat and temperature in 10–13‐year‐olds . Journal of Research in Science Teaching , 18 : 419 – 434 .
   Google Scholar
• Shipstone , D. M. 1984 . A study of children’s understanding of electricity in simple DC circuits . European Journal of Science Education , 6 : 185 – 198 .
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Siegel , A. M. and Lee , J. A. C. ‘But electricity isn’t static’: science discussion, identification of learning issues, and use of resources in a problem‐based learning education course . Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching . St. Louis , MO .
   Google Scholar
• Simanek , D. E. 2002 . “ Lets clean up our physics language ” . Available online at: http://www.lhup.edu/∼dsimanek/scenario/physlang.htm (accessed 6 March 2006).
   Google Scholar
• Stavy , R. 1991 . Using analogy to overcome misconceptions about conservation of matter . Journal of Research in Science Teaching , 28 : 305 – 313 .
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Stromdahl , H. Restating the concept of alternative frames of reference . Paper presented at the Third European Symposium on Conceptual Change . June 26–28 , Turku , Finland.
   Google Scholar
• Sungur , S. , Tekkaya , C. and Geban , Ö. 2001 . The contribution of conceptual change texts accompanied by concept mapping to students’ understanding of the human circulatory system . School Science and Mathematics , 1001 : 91 – 101 .
   Google Scholar
• Taylor , N. and Coll , R. 1997 . The use of analogy in the teaching of solubility to pre‐service primary teachers . Australian Science Teachers Journal , 43 : 58 – 64 .
   Google Scholar
• Thacker , B. A. , Ganiel , U. and Boys , D. 1999 . Macroscopic phenomena and microscopic processes: student understanding of transients in direct current electric circuits . American Journal of Physics , 67 : S25 – S31 .
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Thagard , P. 1991 . “ Concepts and conceptual change ” . In Epistemology and cognition , Edited by: Fetzer , J. H. 101 – 120 . Dordrecht : Kluwer .
   Google Scholar
• Towbridge , D. E. and McDermott , L. C. 1980 . Investigation of student understanding of concept of velocity in one dimension . American Journal of Physics , 48 : 1020 – 1028 .
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Towbridge , D. E. and McDermott , L. C. 1981 . Investigation of student understanding of concept of acceleration in one dimension . American Journal of Physics , 49 : 242 – 253 .
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Törnkovist , S. , Petterrson , K.‐A. and Tranströmer , G. 1993 . Confusion by representation: on student’s comprehension of the electric field concept . American Journal of Physics , 61 : 335 – 338 .
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Van den Berg , E. and Grosheide , W. 1993 . “ Electricity at home: remediating alternative conceptions through redefining goals and concept sequences and using auxiliary concepts and analogies in 9th grade electricity education ” . In The Proceedings of the Third International Seminar on Misconceptions and Educational Strategies in Science and Mathematics , Ithaca , NY : Misconceptions Trust .
   Google Scholar
• Vionnet , L. 1979 . Spontaneous reasoning in elementary dynamics . European Journal of Science Education , 1 : 205 – 221 .
   Google Scholar
• Vosniadou , S. 1994 . Capturing and modelling the process of conceptual change (special issue) . Learning and Instruction , 4 : 45 – 69 .
   Google Scholar
• Wang , T. and Andre , T. 1991 . Conceptual change text and application questions versus no questions in learning electricity . Contemporary Educational Psychology , 16 : 103 – 116 .
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• White , R. T. 1992 . Implications of recent research on learning for curriculum and assessment . Journal of Curriculum Studies , 24 : 153 – 164 .
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Wittrock , M. C. and Alesandrini , K. 1990 . Generation of summaries and analogies and analytic and holistic abilities . American Educational Research Journal , 27 : 489 – 502 .
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar