Alternative to Traditional Physics Instruction: Effectiveness of Conceptual Physics Approach

TASLIDERE E., ERYILMAZ A.

EGITIM ARASTIRMALARI-EURASIAN JOURNAL OF EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH, vol.9, no.35, pp.109-128, 2009 (SSCI) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 9 Issue: 35
  • Publication Date: 2009
  • Journal Name: EGITIM ARASTIRMALARI-EURASIAN JOURNAL OF EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH
  • Journal Indexes: Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.109-128
  • Keywords: Physics education, conceptual approach, conceptual physics, conceptual change, GENDER, TEXT
  • Middle East Technical University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background of Study: It is widely accepted that students' pre-existing conceptions about the scientific phenomena affect their learning of accurate scientific principles. A conceptual approach promotes meaningful learning in students regarding science concepts.