An Intervention Study Using Cognitive Conflict to Foster Conceptual Change

Autor/inn/en	Chow, Tuck-Choy F.; Treagust, David F.
Titel	An Intervention Study Using Cognitive Conflict to Foster Conceptual Change
Quelle	In: Journal of Science and Mathematics Education in Southeast Asia, 36 (2013) 1, S.44-64 (21 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0126-7663
Schlagwörter	Concept Formation; Cognitive Processes; Conflict; Grade 8; Algebra; Mathematical Concepts; Mixed Methods Research; Mathematics Achievement; Student Attitudes; Teaching Methods; Comprehension; Attitude Change; Secondary School Mathematics + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Concept learning; Begriffsbildung; Cognitive process; Kognitiver Prozess; Konflikt; School year 08; 8. Schuljahr; Schuljahr 08; Mathmatics sikills; Mathmatics achievement; Mathematical ability; Mathematische Kompetenz; Schülerverhalten; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Verstehen; Verständnis; Attitudinal change; Einstellungsänderung
Abstract	The study involved evaluating the efficacy of a conceptual change instructional programme involving cognitive conflict in (1) facilitating form 2 (grade 8) students' understanding of algebra concepts, and (2) assessing changes in students' attitudes towards learning mathematics, in a mixed quantitative-qualitative research design. The results showed that there was significant improvement in students' achievement in mathematics and students' attitude towards inquiry of mathematics lessons. Enjoyment remained high even though enjoyment of mathematics lessons showed no change. Changes in students' understanding (from unintelligible to intelligible, intelligible to plausible, plausible to fruitful) illustrated the extent of changes in their conceptions. Finally, recommendations for future research are proposed. (As Provided).
Anmerkungen	Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organisation Regional Centre for Education in Science and Mathematics (SEAMEO RECSAM). Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah, 11700 Gelugor, Penang, Malaysia. Tel: +011-60-4-658-3266; Fax: +011-60-4-657-2541; e-mail: director@recsam.edu.my; Web site: http://www.recsam.edu.my/index.php/resources/journal-of-science-and-mathematics-education-in-southeast-asia
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2020/1/01