Exploring Students' Scientific Misconceptions EDUC 484 (4)

Examines scientific misconceptions on two levels. Nature and origins of common misconceptions about the physical, material and living world. A critical examination of what it means to have a ""misconception"" and an exploration of different models and strategies for helping learners to evaluate and modify problematic ideas. Quantitative. Prerequisite: 60 units including 6 units of Education or Psychology. Quantitative.