Conceptual change and teaching in the light of Framework Theory

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.12681/psyhps.30688
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Cognitive Science Conceptual Change Framework Theory Misconceptions
Dimitris Pnevmatikos
Department of Primary Education, University of Western Macedonia
Abstract

Framework Theory provides a coherent theoretical framework that helps us understand the cognitive mechanisms involved in constructing mental representations and interpreting reality. In particular, it facilitates our understanding of the difficulties faced by children and novices in a scientific field in the process of constructing scientific knowledge. Prior knowledge structures in a topic that individuals deem relevant to new knowledge sometimes hinder rather than facilitate the acquisition of scientific knowledge. Understanding the cognitive mechanism, which is activated during the transformation of prior intuitive knowledge into scientific, allows the understanding of the creation of misunderstandings. This understanding places Framework Theory at the core of Cognitive Science and, at the same time, a powerful tool for designing effective teaching interventions.

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