As part of a long‐term research study to enhance science learning, this paper reports on an
exploratory study aimed at identifying initial beliefs and practices of a group of teachers and …

We provide an analysis of the existing literature on the assessment of modeling as a
scientific competence focusing on empirical research findings. Out of 802 searched citations …

Serious educational games have become a topic that has seen increased popularity in
recent years. This article describes lessons learned and a framework for people interested in …

The popularity of video games has transcended entertainment crossing into the world of
education. While the literature base on educational gaming is growing, there is still a lack of …

Constructing Representations to Learn in Science Current research into student learning in
science has shifted attention from the traditional cognitivist perspectives of conceptual …

There is widespread concern for the situation of school physics regarding recruitment,
contents, teaching methods, etc. In this study based on questionnaire and focus group data …

Findings generated by recent research in science education, international debate on the
guiding purposes of science education and the nature of scientific and technological literacy …

Beim Vorwissen Ihrer SchülerInnen anknüpfen! Schülervorstellungen sind ein klassisches
Thema psychologischer und fachdidaktischer Lehr-und Lernforschung. Ohne deren …

Acid–base chemistry is central to a wide range of reactions. If students are able to
understand how and why acid–base reactions occur, it should provide a basis for reasoning …

This chapter briefly traces the history of nature of science (NOS) orientations in science
education, notes some differences in the way NOS is defined and in arguments used to …