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Confronting Prior Conceptions in Paleontology Courses (Paperback)
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Confronting Prior Conceptions in Paleontology Courses (Paperback)
Series: Elements of Paleontology
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People hold a variety of prior conceptions that impact their
learning. Prior conceptions that include erroneous or incomplete
understandings represent a significant barrier to durable learning,
as they are often difficult to change. While researchers have
documented students' prior conceptions in many areas of geoscience,
little is known about prior conceptions involving paleontology. In
this Element, data on student prior conceptions from two
introductory undergraduate paleontology courses are presented. In
addition to more general misunderstandings about the nature of
science, many students hold incorrect ideas about methods of
historical geology, Earth history, ancient life, and evolution. Of
special note are student perceptions of the limits of paleontology
as scientific inquiry. By intentionally eliciting students' prior
conceptions and implementing the pedagogical strategies described
in other Elements in this series, lecturers can shape instruction
to challenge this negative view of paleontology and improve student
learning.
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