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Why is science difficult to learn? Things are seldom what they seem

Johnstone, A. H.·1991·Journal of Computer Assisted Learning
DOI 10.1111/j.1365-2729.1991.tb00230.x
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The difficulties of learning science are related to the nature of science itself and to the methods by which science is customarily taught without regard to what is known about children's learning. An information processing model is proposed to guide thinking and research in this area.

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  1. Cassels J. R. T., 1983, The meaning of words and the teaching of chemistry, Education in Chemistry, 20, 10
  2. Cassels J. R. T., 1985, Words that matter in Science
  3. Johnstone A. H., 1982, Macro and micro chemistry, School Science Review, 64, 377
  4. Johnstone A. H., 1988, Is practical work practicable?, Journal of College Science Teaching, 18, 190

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Authors
Johnstone, A. H.
Affiliations
University of Glasgow (GB)
Corresponding author
Johnstone, A. H.
Venue
Journal of Computer Assisted Learning
Publisher
Wiley
Published
1991-06
Volume
7
Issue
2
Pages
75-83
ISSN
  • 0266-4909 (ISSN-L)
  • 1365-2729
DOI
10.1111/j.1365-2729.1991.tb00230.x
OpenAlex
W2166624758
Semantic Scholar
e5120cb07075e3a2e46612bfad670ce951b27178
Cited by
1,321
References
6
Citations by year
2026: 103 · 2025: 77 · 2024: 78 · 2023: 79 · 2022: 96 · 2021: 109 · 2020: 80 · 2019: 109 · 2018: 78 · 2017: 48 · 2016: 55 · 2015: 57 · 2014: 56 · 2013: 50 · 2012: 44
FWCI
2.37
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Licence
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/termsAndConditions#vor (vor, 6155 d)
Locations
Journal of Computer Assisted Learning (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Education › Science Education and Pedagogy
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Experimental and Cognitive Psychology › Visual and Cognitive Learning Processes
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Developmental and Educational Psychology › Innovative Teaching and Learning Methods
Keywords
science learning difficulties, nature of science, science teaching methods, children's learning, information processing model, cognitive models of learning

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