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Can the history of science help science educators anticipate students' misconceptions?

1986; Wiley; Volume: 23; Issue: 7 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1002/tea.3660230703

1098-2736

James H. Wandersee,

Animal and Plant Science Education

Journal of Research in Science TeachingVolume 23, Issue 7 p. 581-597 Article Can the history of science help science educators anticipate students' misconceptions? James H. Wandersee, James H. Wandersee Dr. Martin Luther College, New Ulm, Minnesota 56073Search for more papers by this author James H. Wandersee, James H. Wandersee Dr. Martin Luther College, New Ulm, Minnesota 56073Search for more papers by this author First published: October 1986 https://doi.org/10.1002/tea.3660230703Citations: 104AboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. 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