Processes and forms of knowledge involved in practical activities: a review of the literature and implications for research

Authors

  • Alessandro D.T Gomes Programa de Pós-Graduação em Educação da UFMG
  • Antônio Tarciso Borges Programa de Pós-Graduação em Educação da UFMG Colégio Técnico da UFMG –Setor de Física
  • Rosária Justi

Keywords:

Practical Work, Science Education, Problem Solving.

Abstract

In this work, we review the literature on the processes and forms of knowledge mobilized by students when doing an investigative activity. We examined the literature and organized the review in accordance to the SDDS model. It proposes that conducting an investigation can be seen as a process of problem solving involving three sub-processes: hypotheses formulation, experimentation, and analysis of evidence. We also discuss the nature of, and the relationships between, conceptual and procedural knowledge mobilized in the execution of practical activities. Finally, we consider methodological implications for research in this area.

Author Biography

Rosária Justi

Programa de Pós-Graduação em Educação da UFMGDepartamento de Química da UFMG

Published

2016-10-21

How to Cite

Gomes, A. D., Borges, A. T., & Justi, R. (2016). Processes and forms of knowledge involved in practical activities: a review of the literature and implications for research. Investigations in Science Education, 13(2), 187–207. Retrieved from https://ienci.if.ufrgs.br/index.php/ienci/article/view/439