Question
Download Solution PDFA class VII teacher plans to identify alternate conceptions of students in the topic 'Adaptations in plants and animals'. Which of the following sets of strategies is best suited for this purpose?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFAlternate conceptions, also known as misconceptions, are ideas or understandings that students develop based on their experiences or prior knowledge but are scientifically inaccurate or incomplete.
Key Points
- Diagnostic questionnaire: This helps the teacher assess students' prior knowledge and uncover any misconceptions they may have about the topic. It is a direct way to identify alternate conceptions.
- Interview: Interviews allow the teacher to delve deeper into students' thinking and reasoning, providing insights into their understanding and misconceptions.
- Drawings: Students' drawings can visually reflect their conceptions of adaptations in plants and animals. Misconceptions often appear clearly in the way students depict these adaptations.
- This combination of strategies allows the teacher to assess both verbal and non-verbal representations of student understanding, providing a comprehensive approach to identifying alternate conceptions.
Hence, we can conclude that Diagnostic questionnaire, interview, and drawings strategies are best suited for this purpose.
Confusion Points
- Both options 1 and 4 are considered as the correct answer by the board.
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