Browsing CBLIS Conference Proceedings 2003 Volume II: The educational potencial of new technologies by Author "Learning in Physics Group, University of Cyprus"

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    • Using an interactive simulation to enhance procedural skills in grade 5 

      Papaevripidou, Marios; Constantinou, Constantinos P. (Department of Educational Sciences, University of Cyprus, 2003)
      The discrepancy between what we teach and what scientists and citizens need is greater than most instructors realise. Science for citizenship and science in the technical workplace, both involve greater emphasis on procedural ...

    • Using computer simulations to enhance teaching the structure of materials 

      Papanearchou, N.I.; Leventouri, Th. (Department of Educational Sciences, University of Cyprus, 2003)
      We discuss computer programs for drawing and analyzing the structure of several types of materials at the atomic level. We begin with simple examples of structure addressed to middle and high school-level students using ...

    • WebCT dialogues on particle theory of matter: presumptive reasoning in students’ argumentation 

      Ebenezer, Jazlin (Department of Educational Sciences, University of Cyprus, 2003)
      A way of scaffolding students to move back and forth between multiple meanings is the use of discussions that feature argumentation. Argumentation involves the evaluation of the worth, accuracy, and authenticity of various ...