Understanding Understanding
Developed by Team ALeRT at Michigan State University Master of Ed Tech Program
Life is full of misconceptions. Why is it warm in the summer and cold in the winter? What is a rainbow and how does one occur? Such simple questions as these often yield many misleading answers despite the fact that most learners are exposed to such concepts in early education. When do misconceptions form and do they become ingrained in our educational makeup? As part of an exploration into these questions and many more, we interviewed 33 people ranging from 7 to 78 years of age, to determine what misconceptions encompass condensation. The results are varied and interesting and provide an excellent window into understanding understanding.
