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Power thinking and thinking power
Citation
Yap, K. C. (1999). Power thinking and thinking power. In M. Waas (Ed.), Enhancing learning: Challenge of integrating thinking and information technology into the curriculum: Proceedings of the 12th Annual Conference of the Educational Research Association (pp. 609-616). Educational Research Association of Singapore.
Author
Yap, Kueh Chin
Abstract
This paper will address the thinking of pre-service teachers on the physics concept of electrical power and their ability and hence power, to think through a task on electrical power. In the thinking task assigned to them, they were asked to observe the brightness of two similar pairs of bulbs (25W and 40W) that were connected differently. Each connection was either in series or in parallel. In each case they were asked to observe whether the 25W bulb or the 40W bulb was brighter. They were then asked to determine which pair was connected in series and which in parallel. From their explanations and drawings, it was possible to determine their thinking on power, their ability to draw on everyday experience and knowledge and also their ability to draw on physics knowledge. As an essential component of science teacher education, they were also encouraged to think of appropriate pedagogical opportunities for enhancing teaching-learning.
Date Issued
November 1998
Description
This paper was published in the 1999 Proceedings of the ERA Annual Conference held at Plaza Parkroyal Hotel, Singapore from 23-25 November 1998