Posner

Conceptual Change The theory of conceptual change seeks to explain how a student's conceptions are changed when new evidence is encountered. The student will either incorporate this new information into their current conceptual understanding (assimilation), or they will replace their conceptual understanding (accommodation) with one that more readily aligns with the new evidence presented.

Conceptual Change Instructional Model 1) Identify student preconceptions 2) Evaluate preconceptions 3) Present a conceptual view that conflicts with the students current one 4) Scaffold conceptual restructuring