Cognitive Psychology, Mental Representations and Science Teaching

Authors

  • Maria Rita Otero Departamento de Formación Docente Facultad de Ciencias Exactas. Universidad Nacional del Centro

Keywords:

constructivism, mental representations.

Abstract

The aim of this paper is to contribute to the theoretical foundation in science teaching research. Some cognitive theories related to the computational approach and the mental representations they propose to explain the cognitive processes are analyzed. Links between cognitive psychology and constructivism are discussed and implications for research are carried out.

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Published

2016-11-21

How to Cite

Otero, M. R. (2016). Cognitive Psychology, Mental Representations and Science Teaching. Investigations in Science Education, 4(2), 93–119. Retrieved from https://ienci.if.ufrgs.br/index.php/ienci/article/view/651

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 2 (1999): August of 1999

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