Can anomalies stimulate learning?

Mick Allen

Can anomalies stimulate learning?

Mick Allen

Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review

Abstract

Using unexpected events to teach difficult concepts in HE. People of all ages construct ideas that are in conflict with current scientific thinking; these have been called science misconceptions. Today‘s session will discuss how some of these misconceptions can be used to present situations to learners that are unexpected, in the form of anomalous data. These data, because they are counterintuitive, trigger engagement with the science and show improvements in learning that can persist for three years.

Original language	English
Publication status	Published - 9 Jul 2020
Externally published	Yes
Event	Kingston University Festival of Research - Kingston, U.K. Duration: 29 Jun 2020 → 10 Jul 2020

Conference

Conference	Kingston University Festival of Research
Period	29/06/20 → 10/07/20

Bibliographical note

Organising Body: Kingston University

Keywords

Education

Cite this

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