Abstract
This paper reports on a study of children learning science through investigations. Because many skill-type performances depend upon knowing and understanding the relevant content, this paper addresses both the children's understanding of scientific ideas and their performance of the science process skills. Twenty-four written records of investigations conducted by Hong Kong primary school children were studied to explore children's cognitive processes in scientific investigations. The paper concludes with a model that provides useful information about aspects of children's cognitive understanding and the practical processes that are necessary for scientific investigation. Copyright © 2003 National Science Council, Taiwan.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 175-200 |
Journal | International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education |
Volume | 1 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jun 2003 |
Citation
So, W. W.-M. (2003). Learning science through investigations: An experience with Hong Kong primary school children. International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education, 1(2), 175-200.Keywords
- Scientific understanding
- Learning science
- Performance in science
- Scientific investigation
- Scientific processes