Concepedia

Physics Conceptual Learning

Physics Conceptual Learning is a cognitive construct in science education that denotes the deep understanding of fundamental physics principles and their interrelations, distinguished from procedural or rote learning by its emphasis on conceptual coherence, conceptual change, and the ability to apply abstract physical laws to diverse empirical situations.

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Categorization and Representation of Physics Problems by Experts and Novices*

T. H. Michelene, Paul J. Feltovich, Robert Glaser · Cognitive Science · 1981 · 5.2K citations

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Students’ preconceptions in introductory mechanics

John G. Clement · American Journal of Physics · 1982 · 1.2K citations

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Classroom lessons: integrating cognitive theory and classroom practice

Choice Reviews Online · 1995 · 1.2K citations

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The initial knowledge state of college physics students

Ibrahim A. Halloun, David Hestenes · American Journal of Physics · 1985 · 1.1K citations

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Assessing student learning of Newton’s laws: The Force and Motion Conceptual Evaluation and the Evaluation of Active Learning Laboratory and Lecture Curricula

Ronald K. Thornton, David R. Sokoloff · American Journal of Physics · 1998 · 804 citations

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  1. EF
    Edward F. Redish

    University of Maryland, College Park, United States

    24 publications · 2.8K citations

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  2. NS
    N. Sanjay Rebello

    Kansas State University, United States

    24 publications · 1K citations

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  3. LC
    Lillian C. McDermott

    University of Washington, United States

    21 publications · 2.9K citations

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  4. CS
    Chandralekha Singh

    University of Pittsburgh, United States

    25 publications · 1.1K citations

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  5. ND
    Noah D. Finkelstein

    University of Colorado Boulder, United States

    19 publications · 1.5K citations

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Institutions

940

  1. University of Colorado Boulder

    Boulder, United States

    34 h-index

    105 publications

    6.9K citations

  2. University of Pittsburgh

    Pittsburgh, United States

    33 h-index

    106 publications

    23.7K citations

  3. University of Washington

    Seattle, United States

    26 h-index

    78 publications

    7.2K citations

  4. University of Maryland, College Park

    College Park, United States

    26 h-index

    55 publications

    7.2K citations

  5. Kansas State University

    Manhattan, United States

    24 h-index

    73 publications

    4K citations

  6. The Ohio State University

    Columbus, United States

    23 h-index

    51 publications

    3.4K citations

  7. Michigan State University

    East Lansing, United States

    19 h-index

    37 publications

    1.3K citations

  8. University of Mataram

    Mataram, Indonesia

    19 h-index

    68 publications

    2.5K citations

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Venues

  1. American Journal of Physics

    156 publications · 19K citations

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  2. Physical Review Special Topics - Physics Education Research

    PER · 117 publications · 7.8K citations

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  3. International Journal of Science Education

    IJSE · 125 publications · 7.5K citations

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  4. Journal of Research in Science Teaching

    JRST · 76 publications · 6.7K citations

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  5. Physical Review Physics Education Research

    PRPER · 95 publications · 3.6K citations

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