Question

A teacher provides a demonstration where the outcome is unexpected (e.g., a non-intuitive physical reaction) to challenge students' initial assumptions. This technique is used to promote

• A. Rote Memorization
• B. Conceptual Change
• C. Behavioral Conditioning
• D. Skill Acquisition

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Conceptual Change

• Confronting students with contradictions between their expected (misconceived) results and the actual results creates cognitive conflict, which is a powerful driver for deep conceptual change.