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Effects of beliefs about the nature of knowledge on comprehension.

19902,069 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Marlene Schommer · Wichita State University

Abstract

Two questions were addressed: «What are students' beliefs about the nature of knowledge?» and «How do these beliefs affect comprehension?»

Topics & Keywords

Educational Strategies and Epistemologies Education and Critical Thinking Development Science Education and Pedagogy

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Educational Psychology

Volume 82, Issue 3, pp. 498-504

DOI: 10.1037/0022-0663.82.3.498

Field-Weighted Citation Impact: 4.35

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