The role of models/and analogies in science education: implications from research

RK Coll, B France, I Taylor - International Journal of Science …, 2005 - Taylor & Francis
Models and modelling are key tools for scientists, science teachers and science learners. In
this paper we argue that classroom‐based research evidence demonstrates that the use of …

Investigation of secondary school, undergraduate, and graduate learners' mental models of ionic bonding

RK Coll, DF Treagust - … of Research in Science Teaching: The …, 2003 - Wiley Online Library
Secondary school, undergraduate, and graduate level learners' mental models of bonding
in ionic substances were explored using an interview protocol that involved the use of …

Development of chemistry attitudes and experiences questionnaire (CAEQ)

J Dalgety, RK Coll, A Jones - Journal of research in science …, 2003 - Wiley Online Library
In this article we describe the development of the Chemistry Attitudes and Experiences
Questionnaire (CAEQ) that measures first‐year university chemistry students' attitude toward …

Perceptions of desirable graduate competencies for science and technology new graduates

RK Coll, KE Zegwaard - Research in Science & Technological …, 2006 - Taylor & Francis
Work‐integrated learning (WIL) programmes that combine on‐campus classroom‐based
study with off‐campus authentic work experience are a growing area of interest internationally. …

Learners' mental models of chemical bonding

RK Coll, DF Treagust - Research in science education, 2001 - Springer
The research reported in this inquiry consisted of a study involving two each of Year-12,
undergraduate and postgraduate Australian students. The learners' mental models for chemical …

Bonding

KS Taber, RK Coll - Chemical education: Towards research-based …, 2002 - Springer
Conclusion Research has revealed that students may have a wide range of alternative
conceptions relating to aspects of chemical bonding - although many of the common ideas fit into …

Learners' mental models of metallic bonding: A cross‐age study

RK Coll, DF Treagust - Science Education, 2003 - Wiley Online Library
Mental models of metallic bonding held by learners from three academic levels, secondary
school (year 12), undergraduate, and postgraduate, were probed using semistructured …

Alternative conceptions of chemical bonding held by upper secondary and tertiary students

RK Coll, N Taylor - Research in Science & Technological …, 2001 - Taylor & Francis
<p>Examination of senior secondary and tertiary level chemistry students' descriptions of
their mental models for chemical bonding revealed prevalent alternative conceptions. In …

Understanding Mental Models of Dilution in Thai Students.

N Jansoon, RK Coll, E Somsook - International Journal of Environmental and …, 2009 - ERIC
The purpose of this study was to investigate Thai students' understanding of dilution and
related concepts. The literature suggests that a complete understanding of chemistry concepts …

Assessment of learning, for learning, and as learning: New Zealand case studies

A Hume, RK Coll - Assessment in Education: Principles, Policy & …, 2009 - Taylor & Francis
Research about the benefits of formative assessment as a means of improving student learning
has encouraged policy‐makers and teachers in countries like the UK, Australia and New …