Abstract
The concept of students’ conceptions is central in science education and research. However, a concise and accurate definition of the German term ‘Schülervorstellungen’ (engl. students’ conceptions) is still absent. Therefore, a Delphi study, inviting more than 200 professors and postdoctoral researchers in the field of German-speaking physics education research (PER), was conducted. Main purpose was to find opinions about the necessity for a general definition and if possible, definitions used implicitly in the scientific community of PER. First results indicate a need for a concise definition, especially for its use in physics teacher education. Based on our results, a broader discussion among other subject educational research communities dealing with this term is necessary.
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