Students’ conceptions and the learning of science

1 November 1989

journal article
research article
Published by Taylor & Francis in International Journal of Science Education

Vol. 11 (5) , 481-490
https://doi.org/10.1080/0950069890110501

Abstract

This introductory article to the Special Issue of the International Journal of Science Education attempts to review the theoretical contexts for research into children's conceptions in science and to identify future directions for research programmes in this field.

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