International Handbook of Research on Conceptual Change

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Abstract

Conceptual change research investigates the processes through which learners substantially revise prior knowledge and acquire new concepts. Tracing its heritage to paradigms and paradigm shifts made famous by Thomas Kuhn, conceptual change research focuses on understanding and explaining learning of the most the most difficult and counter-intuitive concepts. Now in its second edition, the International Handbook of Research on Conceptual Change provides a comprehensive review of the conceptual change movement and of the impressive research it has spawned on students' difficulties in learning. In thirty-one new and updated chapters, organized thematically and introduced by Stella Vosniadou, this volume brings together detailed discussions of key theoretical and methodological issues, the roots of conceptual change research, and mechanisms of conceptual change and learner characteristics. Combined with chapters that describe conceptual change research in the fields of physics, astronomy, biology, medicine and health, and history, this handbook presents writings on interdisciplinary topics written for researchers and students across fields.

Original languageEnglish
Place of PublicationNew York/Abingdon
PublisherRoutledge, Taylor & Francis
Number of pages643
Edition2nd (revised)
ISBN (Electronic)9781136578212
ISBN (Print)9780203154472
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 18 Jul 2013
Externally publishedYes

Publication series

NameEducational Psychology Handbook
PublisherRoutledge

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