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Crossing the Cartesian divide : an investigation into the role of emotion in science learning

Creator:

Staus, Nancy L.

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Although many science educators and researchers believe that emotion is an important part of the learning process, few researchers have dealt with the topic in a systematic fashion. The purpose of this study was to examine the role of emotion in the learning process, particularly in the learning of science...

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Dissertation

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emotion in terms of arousal and valence, and drew on research from the fields of psychology and
Geometric reasoning in an active-engagement upper-division E&M classroom

Creator:

Cerny, Leonard Thomas

Abstract:

A combination of theoretical perspectives is used to create a rich description of student reasoning when facing a highly-geometric electricity and magnetism problem in an upper-division active-engagement physics classroom at Oregon State University. Geometric reasoning as students encounter problem situations ranging from familiar to novel is described using van Zee...

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Dissertation
The effect of levels of cooperation within physical science laboratory groups on physical science achievement

Creator:

Chang, Huey-por

Abstract:

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of the levels of group cooperation on students' achievement during a series of physical science laboratory activities. Six intact seventh grade physical science classes taught by two teachers, with each teacher instructing three classes, were selected from two middle schools....

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Dissertation