Conceptual change science education research

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Prof. Dr. David F. Treagust is professor of science education at Curtin University, Perth (Australia). His research interests are related to understanding students ideas about science concepts and the roles of multiple representations, and how these ideas and roles contribute to conceptual change and can be used to enhance the design of curricula and teachers classroom practice. 

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