Examination of Dynamic Mental Constructs and Their Change Regarding Phases of the Moon

Autor/inn/en	Sagdiç, Ali; Sahin, Elvan
Titel	Examination of Dynamic Mental Constructs and Their Change Regarding Phases of the Moon
Quelle	In: Journal of Science Learning, 6 (2023) 2, S.181-193 (13 Seiten) PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
Schlagwörter	Astronomy; Science Instruction; Concept Formation; Scientific Concepts; Preservice Teachers; Teacher Education Programs; Science Teachers; Schemata (Cognition); Physics; Student Attitudes; Learning Processes; Freehand Drawing; Earth Science + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Astronomie; Teaching of science; Science education; Natural sciences Lessons; Naturwissenschaftlicher Unterricht; Concept learning; Begriffsbildung; Science; Teacher; Teachers; Science teacher; Wissenschaft; Lehrer; Lehrerin; Lehrende; Cognition; Schema; Kognition; Physik; Schülerverhalten; Learning process; Lernprozess; Drawing; Zeichnen; Earth sciences; Geowissenschaften
Abstract	An immense body of literature on astronomy studies has provided evidence that individuals perceive the lunar phases concept as difficult. Furthermore, many studies have shown erroneous explanations or alternative conceptions of lunar phases. However, there is also a need to understand how individuals construct an explanation of the Moon's phases. This paper aims to explore pre-service science teachers' construction process of their explanations regarding lunar phases through clinical interviews. The data were obtained from fourteen pre-service science teachers and analyzed, identifying their nodes and dynamic mental constructs. The results indicated that most pre-service science teachers did not organize their nodes in a manner consistent with normative scientific explanations. In addition, pre-service science teachers changed their dynamic mental constructs while explaining different lunar phases, utilizing different media such as drawing and three-dimensional models, and responding to prompted questions. It was suggested that different opportunities, including technology-enriched activities regarding phases of the Moon, should be provided for pre-service science teachers to reorganize their nodes. (As Provided).
Anmerkungen	Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia. Jl. Dr. Setiabudhi No. 229 Bandung 40154 Jawa Barat - Indonesia. e-mail: jslearning@upi.edu; Web site: http://ejournal.upi.edu/index.php/jslearning
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2024/1/01