The Role of Thinking and Practical Operations in Overcoming Psychological Difficulties in Solving Physics Problems

Authors

  • Kulush Kenzhegaliyev
  • Shaharzat Kuttykozhaeva
  • Saule Damekova
  • Mariyam Abisheva
  • Yelnur Zhumazhanov

Keywords:

cognitive process, psychological tools, practical operations, mental operations, problem-solving, psychological difficulty

Abstract

This article discusses the mechanism of the psychological difficulties of students in solving problems in physics. This phenomenon is peculiar to students` state when solving problems in other subjects of natural sciences. New concepts of “mental operations”, “practical operations” as a psychological tool of the cognitive process are introduced. A specific technique is given for compiling the “Matrix of mental and practical operations” to overcome psychological difficulties in solving problems in physics.

Published

2020-06-01

Issue

No. 3 (2020): Geplat: Caderno Suplementar

Section

Artigos e Ensaios