Firstly, the evolution in conceptions of design towards collaborative learning is described, starting from designing as an intuitive behaviour.
We used the Component Point (CP) approach (Wijayasiriwardhane and Lai 2010) to quantify such an aspect, motivated by its original conception towards the measurement of UML models and by the existence of empirical evidence regarding its validity and usefulness (Wijayasiriwardhane and Lai 2010).
However, we are considering that factors such as the emotional reactions towards conception and attitudes towards infant rearing are interrelated; perhaps they can be seen as a reflection of the parental acceptance of the child and preparedness to integrate him into the family system.
Indeed, observational studies suggest that perturbations in JZ structure or functions prior to conception predispose towards impaired deep trophoblast invasion that underpins a spectrum of obstetrical complications, including preterm birth [53, 54, 55].
His problem was, as mentioned, that the assumptions of his modal conceptions pushed him towards a very similar position with respect to singular possibilities.
Though many authors suggest that NOS understanding plays a role in the acceptance of evolution, the positive link between changes in NOS conceptions and attitudes towards evolution has, until this study, been poorly understood.
We think that the 'Intermediates' and the 'Facilitators' profiles must be seen as transitional teacher types, which would imply that there is a development in teachers' conceptions from 'Transmitters' towards 'Conceptual Change Agents' , as was suggested by Kember [ 1] and by Postareff et al. [ 20].
In particular, we have documented a shift in attitudes towards, and conceptions of, teaching.
Compensation of a more social work would also steer towards more social conceptions.
Interestingly, knowledge about GCC was not significantly correlated with attitudes towards GCC. Figure 4 Relationship between changes in students' attitudes towards GCC and conceptions about NOS.
