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Words to know for PHSC 3213 Chapter 2: Constructing Science Experiments

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scientific concepts   represented by a systematically organized body of knowledge and are usually learned through formal instruction.  
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psychological tools   the culturally developed signs used in mental and social activities; examples are letters, words, numbers, speech, and pictures.  
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semantic mediation   the transformation of lower forms of mental behavior to higher forms of mental behavior through the use of signs.  
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zone of proximal development   the gap between a child's current level of development and potential level of development when supported by collaboration with a more capable peer.  
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scaffolding   when an adult first structures a learning task and then provides the dialogue needed to guide a child's successful participation in that task.  
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paradigm   a typical viewpoint or ideal example that provides a model for all related processes or systems.  
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constructivism   an approach to teaching based on research about how people learn.  
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convergent questions   questions asked with predetermined answers in mind.  
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divergent questions   questions that do not have single answers, and are used to promote discussion, and allow for creative thinking.  
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direct instruction   a teacher-centered, well-structured approach to teaching.  
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