The effect of a cross-cultural instructional approach on learners’ conceptions of lightning and attitudes towards science

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2008

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This study looks at the effect of a cross-cultural instructional approach on the learners’ conceptions of lightning and attitude towards science. It explored Basotho conceptions of lightning and thunder under the following themes: nature of lightning, protection against lightning, animalistic/humanistic behaviour of lighting and nature of wounds inflicted by lightning.

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Doctor Educationis

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Worldview, Border crossing, Traditional doctor, Collateral learning, Contiguity, Concept proliferation, Conceptual change, Conception, Collaborative learning, Multiculturalism

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