Speaker
Ms
Paula Fehlinger
(Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg)
Description
This study examines how domain-specific prior knowledge influences visual attention and the interpretation of graphs. Prior knowledge of functional equations enhances focus on value areas and graphs, enabling more efficient processing. In contrast, the influence of prior knowledge about state changes on efficient processing is weaker, possibly because students struggle to transfer conceptual understanding to graph interpretation. The findings highlight the importance of cognitive factors in directing attention and, as a result, the efficient processing.
| Education level | Age 15-18 (Secondary education) |
|---|---|
| Physics topic | Thermodynamics and Energy |
| Research focus | Student conceptions / Preconceptions / Misconceptions |
| Research method | Analytic Physics Education Research (Quantitative research) |
| Organizing preference criteria | Research focus |
Author
Ms
Paula Fehlinger
(Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg)
Co-authors
Prof.
Bianca Watzka
(RWTH Aachen)
Prof.
Sebastian Becker-Genschow
(Universität zu Köln)
