Moving beyond the language–Visualizing chemical concepts through one’s own creative expression

• DOI: 10.3389/feduc.2022.1034140
• Publication Date: 2022-12-29T14:31:59Z
• Authors: Karina Adbo; Gunilla AAkesson-...
• Keywords: Expression (computer science); Multitude

The aim of the study was to explore university students’ interpretations chemical content in form physical constructions atomic nuclei. Playdough chosen as means for expression, since it provided students with task choosing number, form, size, shape, and distance particles. Data collected photographs, written explanations well ad hoc notes. from 64 analyzed using three levels analysis presented by Hedegaard framed within theories models. Results show that choices gave rise 34 variations two different categories: models close resemblance teaching model less model. limitations verbal communication add discussion concerning multitude used teaching. method indeed a beneficial tool both students, who could composition nuclei isotopes, teachers, connect their scientific brings new level detail discussions.