Beyond the detection of students´ mental models. An integrative representational approach

In this paper we initially discuss some limitations of the mental model theoretical framework for research in science education. Then, after an analysis of Vergnaud´s conceptual fields theory we propose an approach that integrating elements of both theoretical frameworks could provide a better under...

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Main Authors: Ileana Maria Greca, Marco Antonio Moreira
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul 2002-01-01
Series:Investigações em Ensino de Ciências
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Online Access:http://www.if.ufrgs.br/ienci/artigos/Artigo_ID81/v7_n1_a2002.pdf