Some students may intuitively link vision with brain activity but some may not

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References

The following studies have documented this misconception:

  • Grusche, S. () Students’ ideas about prismatic images: teaching experiments for an image-based approach. International Journal of Science Education, https://doi.org/10.1080/09500693.2017.1312625.

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  • Galili, I. and Lavrik, V. () Flux Concept in Learning about Light: A Critique of the Present Situation. Science Education, 82,

    591–613.

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  • Andersson, B and Kärrqvist, C. How Swedish pupils, aged 12‐15 years, understand light and its properties. European Journal of Science Education, 5 (4),

    387-402,

    DOI: 10.1080/0140528830050403.

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  • Ramadas, J. and Driver, R. () Aspects of secondary students' ideas about light. University of Leeds Centre for Studies in Science & Mathematics Education.

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