Mental models of electricity

The mental models people use to think about the nature of electric current were investigated. Interviews, based on sequences of prediction-observation-explanation, were conducted with Brazilian secondary students, technical school students, teachers, engineers and practitioners who deal with electri...

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Veröffentlicht in:	International journal of science education 1999, Vol.21 (1), p.95-117
Hauptverfasser:	Borges, A. Tarciso, Gilbert, John K
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Cognitive Processes Concept Formation Curriculum subjects: programmes and methods Denkmodell Educational sciences Electricity Elektrizität Exact and natural sciences Foreign Countries General Science Grade 4 Intermediate Grades Misconceptions Secondary Education Stromkreis Teaching methods Wissenszuwachs
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Zusammenfassung:	The mental models people use to think about the nature of electric current were investigated. Interviews, based on sequences of prediction-observation-explanation, were conducted with Brazilian secondary students, technical school students, teachers, engineers and practitioners who deal with electricity as part of their daily activities. Four models are reported, showing a possible pattern of progression which may be related to individual's acquisition of conceptual knowledge about electricity. (Autorenreferat).
ISSN:	0950-0693 1464-5289
DOI:	10.1080/095006999290859