The Theory of Conceptual Fields: an exploration as a reference in science teacher training

Authors

  • Gloria Cardona Castaño Universidad de Antioquia, Institución Educativa Normal Superior de Envigado
  • María Maite Andrés Universidad Pedagógica Experimental Libertador, Instituto Pedagógico de Caracas.
  • Jesús Á. Meneses Villagrá Dpto. Didáctica de las Ciencias Experimentales, Universidad de Burgos, España.

Keywords:

initial training of teachers, Theory of Conceptual Fields, schemes.

Abstract

This research proposes a framework based on the Theory of Conceptual Fields to organize training processes of future teachers and to explain learning in a social sphere, such as those related to the teaching of scientific concepts. The 'conceptualization' that is developed by these teachers is addressed through qualitative methodology, specifically through case studies. The cases examined vary in their approaches of applying the conceptual framework, which was implemented to serve as a guide to orient didactic intervention. However, in all cases mobilization of elements of their schemes were given to teach scientific concepts.

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Published

2014-12-31

How to Cite

Castaño, G. C., Andrés, M. M., & Villagrá, J. Á. M. (2014). The Theory of Conceptual Fields: an exploration as a reference in science teacher training. Investigations in Science Education, 19(3), 553–563. Retrieved from https://ienci.if.ufrgs.br/index.php/ienci/article/view/71

Issue

Vol. 19 No. 3 (2014): December of 2014

Section

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