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Understanding Science Through Knowledge Organizers: An Introduction
We propose, in this paper, a teaching program based on a grammar of scientific language borrowed mostly from the area of knowledge representation in computer science and logic. The paper introduces an operationizable framework for understanding knowledge using knowledge representation (KR) methodology. We start with organizing concepts based on their cognitive function, followed by assigning valid and authentic semantic relations to the concepts. We propose that in science education, students can understand better if they organize their knowledge using the KR principles. The process, we claim, can help them to align their conceptual framework with that of experts which we assume is the goal of science education
Observing the microbial world : student experiences
Students carry many
preconceived notions
about microorganisms.
Exploring puddles
of rainwater provide
an opportunity to
reveal these notions
and help students
appreciate the diverse
microscopic life-forms
present around them.
Can teachers use such
explorations to offer
students a first-hand
experience of the
process of science,
and help develop their
scientific skills