Student Learning Difficulties in Science


Learning science is challenging for many students.

Research in science education explores the nature of student thinking and learning in science, and supports the development of approaches to effective teaching.

Much of this work has been undertaken from a 'constructivist' perspective: and may be considered to make up a coherent (and 'progressive') research programme.

The science learning doctor model is designed to help teachers with diagnostic (formative) assessment, based on the main types of 'learning blocks' or 'learning impediments' which work against students acquiring scientific concepts.
 







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