Context Inducing a growth mindset in students has been shown to impact positively on
motivation, academic achievement, and brain activity. However, some studies have yielded …

In this article, we propose an analysis of the state of, and trends in, the field of conceptual
change research in science education through the lens of its models. Using a quantitative …

A central challenge in developing conceptual understanding in science is overcoming naive
ideas that contradict the content of science curricula. Neuroimaging studies reveal that high …

Inhibitory control (IC) is a core executive function that enables humans to resist habits,
temptations, or distractions. IC efficiency in childhood is a strong predictor of academic and …

Many girls believe they have little natural ability in computer science and girls’ perception of
self-efficacy beliefs for programming is generally low. Offering engaging hands-on …

Scientifically literate individuals are defined as individuals who are able to apply scientific
knowledge and use scientific reasoning skills to solve problems. In recent years, cognitive …

Functional neuroimaging studies have revealed that, compared with novices, science
experts show increased activation in dorsolateral and ventrolateral prefrontal brain areas …

To counteract declining interest in science, contextualizing course material has been
suggested, despite little evidence supporting this strategy. We assessed how reading physics …

Il est souvent évoqué que les cours de physique postsecondaires proposent aux étudiants
des problèmes décontextualisés ou mis en contexte essentiellement à partir de thèmes …

Learning counterintuitive scientific concepts can be difficult for students because they often
have misconceptions about natural phenomena that lead them to commit errors. Recent …