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标题：A Framework for Defining Scientific Concepts in Science Education
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作者：Chee Leong Wong ; Hye-Eun Chu ; Kueh Chin Yap 等
期刊名称：Asia-Pacific Science Education
电子版ISSN：2364-1177
出版年度：2020
卷号：6
期号：2
页码：615-644
DOI：10.1163/23641177-BJA10010
出版社：Springer Verlag
摘要：Abstract Studies have shown that inadequate definitions of scientific concepts could complicate the learning of science and could prevent students from understanding the definitions of scientific concepts. The article provides a framework for defining scientific concepts in primary, secondary, and university education by proposing teachers draw attention to five common features of a definition: object/system, nature/characteristics, cause/effect, mathematical expression/equation, and condition/ reference frame that can help students to consider four dimensions, including, ‘comprehensiveness,’ ‘precision,’ ‘consistency,’ and ‘circularity’ when learning science concepts. This framework can be used by science teachers to guide students to analyze and redefine scientific concepts in the classroom and may be especially beneficial for students in Asian countries where teachers and students often rely on rote memorization as a strategy for learning scientific concepts. We conclude by describing the need for future studies in educational contexts in Asian countries where pedagogical strategies have traditionally emphasized memorization of science concepts.
关键词：circularity ;definition ;framework ;heat ;weight