Chemistry concepts and group cognitive structure: A study of undergraduate nursing students |
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| Authors: | Dr Janice M Wilson |
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| Institution: | (1) Science Education, Division of Education, Griffith University, 4111 Nathan, Queensland |
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| Abstract: | The long term aim of this study is to document changes in the nature and level of conceptual understanding revealed by a cohort
of undergraduate nursing students. The outcome of such a study may be used in future review and redesign processes by curriculum
planners. Conceptual understanding of physiology and pharmacology, areas which are central to nursing studies depends, in
turn, on an understanding of certain chemical concepts. This paper describes the group cognitive structure of 60 first year
preservice nursing students, with respect to 21 basic chemistry concepts. Group cognitive structure is represented by non-metric
multidimensional scaling of data obtained from individual concept maps prepared by students. The impact of prior studies in
chemistry on the level of understanding revealed is discussed.
Specializations: Cognition and science education, behavioural ecology and ethology. |
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