A systematic review of factors that predict and mediate conceptual change

• Published in: European journal of psychology of education Vol. 40; no. 2; p. 58
• Main Authors: Olaogun, Olanrewaju P., Hunsu, Nathaniel J.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Dordrecht Springer Nature B.V 01.06.2025
• Subjects: Classrooms; Educational Change; Goal Orientation; Instructional Effectiveness; Knowledge; Learning Motivation; Prior Learning; Psychology; Science Instruction; Scientific Concepts; Self Efficacy; Student Motivation; Students; Systematic review

Students have misconceptions about many scientific topics they encounter in the classroom—such misconceptions are especially rife in subjects with counterintuitive concepts. Several studies have copiously documented students’ misconceptions in different science domains. Research shows that students’...