In this review, we discuss (1) how the notion of conceptual change has developed over the
past three decades,(2) giving rise to alternative approaches for analysing conceptual …

In his book Acts of Meaning Jerome Bruner (1990) develops a case in support of what he
refers to as a'culturally oriented psychology'. Central to this psychology is meaning and the …

Remember the inevitable danger of lectures. A preacher is supposed to be a teacher, but
sermons are proverbially narcotic.... Above all things let your method be such as to compel …

The increased use of online discussions in learning environments both formal and informal,
positions the construct of interactivity as central to learning. Interactivity in learning …

This study examined the outcomes of a unit that integrates explicit teaching of general
reasoning patterns into the teaching of a specific science content. Specifically, this article …

Este trabalho inclui uma revisão histórica das propostas de reforma do ensino de Ciências
ao longo dos últimos anos. O caso descrito ilustra alguns dos caminhos percorridos por …

Q methodology blends qualitative and quantitative, yet was only recently identified as a
mixed method. Q has had a challenging 80-year history that can inform the broader but …

Students' questions play an important role in meaningful learning and scientific inquiry. They
are a potential resource for both teaching and learning science. Despite the capacity of …

Collaborative inquiry learning is one of the most challenging and exciting ventures for
today's schools. It aims at bringing a new and promising culture of teaching and learning into …

Conceptual change research investigates the processes through which learners
substantially revise prior knowledge and acquire new concepts. Tracing its heritage to …