Search for dissertations about: "Lena Tibell"
Showing result 6 - 10 of 12 swedish dissertations containing the words Lena Tibell.
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6. Crossing the threshold : Visualization design and conceptual understanding of evolution
Abstract : The theory of evolution is considered the unifying theory of biology. An accurate understanding of evolution is vital both for the understanding of diverse topics in biology, but also for societal issues such as antibiotic resistance or biodiversity. READ MORE
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7. Experiencing Molecular Processes : The Role of Representations for Students' Conceptual Understanding
Abstract : Knowledge of molecular processes is crucial for fundamental understanding of the world and diverse technological applications. However, they cannot be clearly related to any directly experienced phenomena and may be very different from our intuitive expectations. READ MORE
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8. Making science come alive : Student-generated stop-motion animations in science education
Abstract : The availability of digital technology in classrooms does not only increase the possibility for teachers to present content in new visual and dynamic ways. This technology also offers students the opportunity to become cocreators of content in science classrooms. READ MORE
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9. Visual thinking, visual speech : a semiotic perspective on meaning-making in molecular life science : how visualizations, metaphors and help-words contribute to the formation of knowledge about proteins among upper secondary and tertiary level students
Abstract : Molecular life science has become one of the fastest-growing fields of scientific and technical innovation. An important issue for tomorrow’s education is to meet the challenge posed by various facets of molecular life science. READ MORE
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10. Travelling through time : Students’ interpretation of evolutionary time in dynamic visualizations
Abstract : Evolutionary knowledge is important to understand and address contemporary challenges such as loss of biodiversity, climate change and antibiotic resistance. An important aspect that is considered to be a threshold concept in teaching and learning about evolution is the time it involves. READ MORE