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George J. Posner
Researcher at Cornell University
Publications - 5
Citations - 6388
George J. Posner is an academic researcher from Cornell University. The author has contributed to research in topics: Conceptual change & Science education. The author has an hindex of 5, co-authored 5 publications receiving 6166 citations. Previous affiliations of George J. Posner include Ithaca College.
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Accommodation of a scientific conception: Toward a theory of conceptual change
TL;DR: In this paper, a general model of conceptual change is proposed, which is largely derived from current philosophy of science, but which they believe can illuminate * This model is partly based on a paper entitled "Learning Special Relativity: A Study of Intellectual Problems Faced by College Students,” presented at the International Conference Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Albert Einstein, November 8-10, 1979 at Hofstra University.
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Conceptual change and science teaching
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors address the important question of how learning in science education relates to the growth of scientific knowledge, and they offer suggestions for modifying the objectives and content of science curricula and teaching approaches, in the light of knowledge and understanding of the history and philosophy of science.
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The clinical interview and the measurement of conceptual change
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