Using analogies and examples to help students overcome misconceptions in physics: A comparison of two teaching strategies

Analogies and examples from students' experience are frequently cited as important to teaching conceptual material. However, little research has been done concerning the best use of concrete examples in attempts to remediate misconceptions. This study was conducted in order to explore the effec...

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Main Author: Brown, David Eric
Language:ENG
Published: ScholarWorks@UMass Amherst 1987
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Online Access:https://scholarworks.umass.edu/dissertations/AAI8805897

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