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9780203698778

Constructing Worlds through Science Education

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  • ISBN13:

    9780203698778

  • ISBN10:

    0203698770

  • Format: Nonspecific Binding
  • Copyright: 2013-05-13
  • Publisher: Taylor & Francis

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Summary

Presenting sixteen key writings by celebrated author Professor John Gilbert, this unique book highlights important shifts in emphasis in science education research, and examines the influence of individuals and matters of national and international concern.

Table of Contents

Introduction
Explanation, Models, Modeling in Science Education
Models in Explanations
Horses for courses? (
History and Philosophy of Science through Models: The case of chemical kinetics
A Cause of Ahistorical Science Teaching: Use of hybrid models (
Epistemological Resources for Thought Experimentation in Science Education (
Modelling, Teachers' Views on the Nature of Modelling, and Implications for the Education of Modellers (
Relating Science Education and Technology Education
The Interface between Science Education and Technology Education
Positioning Models in Science Education and in Design and Technology Education (
Modelling: Promoting creativity whilst forging links between science education and design and technology education (
Research and Development on Satellites in Education
Informal Education in Science and Technology
Informal Chemical Education (
The Design of Interactive Exhibits to Promote the Making of Meaning (
Models and Discourse: A primary science visit to a museum (
Alternative Conceptions and Science Education
Eliciting Students' Views Using an Interview - About - Instances Technique (
Concepts, Misconceptions and Alternative Conceptions: Changing perspectives in science education (
Children's Science and its Consequences for Teaching (
Constructive Science Education (
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