Everyday knowledge and scientific knowledge in the interpretation of matter properties

Authors

  • María Sagrario Gutiérrez Julián IES Tirso de Molina, Madrid
  • Miguel Angel Gómez Crespo IES Victoria Kent, Torrejón de Ardoz
  • Juan Ignacio Pozo Facultad de Psicología, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid

Keywords:

everyday knowledge, scientific knowledge, matter properties.

Abstract

This paper presents a study about students’ representations of matter properties. It shows how in order to explain matter discontinuity and intrinsic motion of particles the students frequently use alternative conceptions instead of scientific theories. These conceptions give local consistency centered on the macroscopic perception of matter, while scientific theories give global consistency.

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Published

2016-11-16

How to Cite

Julián, M. S. G., Crespo, M. A. G., & Pozo, J. I. (2016). Everyday knowledge and scientific knowledge in the interpretation of matter properties. Investigations in Science Education, 7(3), 191–203. Retrieved from https://ienci.if.ufrgs.br/index.php/ienci/article/view/573

Issue

Vol. 7 No. 3 (2002): December of 2002

Section

Artigos

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