Title
Using Conceptual Change Texts to Address Misconceptions in the Middle School Science Classroom
Date of Award
Fall 12-12-2014
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science in Education (MSEd)
Department
Education and Human Development
First Advisor
Dr. Younkyeong Nam
Second Advisor
Dr. Peter Veronesi
Abstract
Abstract
The aim of this study is to create conceptual change texts for use in the middle school Earth Science curriculum. This project was informed by the current research on student misconceptions, the conceptual change model, and conceptual change texts. A review of the literature demonstrated that student misconceptions are prevalent in most science classrooms and that the conceptual change model is the most effective model for addressing misconceptions. The research also found that conceptual change texts are an excellent application of the conceptual change model and can be used in any science classroom. The project associated with this study produced seven conceptual change texts that cover seven different middle school Earth Science topics.
Repository Citation
McKenna, Daniel M., "Using Conceptual Change Texts to Address Misconceptions in the Middle School Science Classroom" (2014). Education and Human Development Master's Theses. 521.
https://digitalcommons.brockport.edu/ehd_theses/521