Student restraints to reform: Conceptual change issues in enhancing students' learning processes |
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| Authors: | Gregory P Thomas |
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| Institution: | (1) Centre for Mathematics and Science Education, Queensland University of Technology, Victoria Park Road, 4059 Brisbane, Australia |
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| Abstract: | Considerable research has been published on students' alternative conceptions of science concepts and the means of addressing
those alternative conceptions. However, few studies have been reported on students' conceptions of learning and consequent
learning processes and attempts to change such conceptions and processes. Recent research has shown that students' beliefs
can act as barriers to the implementation of educational reforms that aim to alter students' learning processes. In this study
an interpretive methodology was employed by a teacher participant-observer to investigate barriers to students' adoption of
an alternative referent for learning and its consequent learning strategies in a Grade 11 chemistry class. Student narratives
suggest that both “cold” and “hot” contextual factors influenced students' willingness to adopt an alternative referent. The
consideration of “hot” factors, including students' beliefs, trust of the teacher, and ownership of the change process, is
necessary if such change is to be understood more fully. The value and difficulties of a teacher adopting this researcher's
perspective are also explored. |
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