Science Teaching explains how history and philosophy of science contributes to the resolution of persistent theoretical, curricular, and pedagogical issues in science education. It shows why it is essential for science teachers to know and appreciate the history and philosophy of the subject they teach and how this knowledge can enrich science instruction and enthuse students in the subject. Through its historical perspective, the book reveals to students, teachers, and researchers the foundations of scientific knowledge and its connection to philosophy, metaphysics, mathematics, and broader social influences including the European Enlightenment, and develops detailed arguments about constructivism, worldviews and science, multicultural science education, inquiry teaching, values, and teacher education. Fully updated and expanded, the 20 th Anniversary Edition of this classic text, featuring four new chapters—The Enlightenment Tradition; Joseph Priestley and Photosynthesis; Science, Worldviews and Education; and Nature of Science Research—and 1, 300 references, provides a solid foundation for teaching and learning in the field.
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Science Teaching
The Contribution of History and Philosophy of Science, 20th Anniversary Revised and Expanded Edition
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eBook - PDF
Science Teaching
The Contribution of History and Philosophy of Science, 20th Anniversary Revised and Expanded Edition
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Education CurriculaTable of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Dedication
- Brief Contents
- Table of Contents
- Preface (2014)
- Preface (1994)
- Acknowledgements
- 1 The Rapprochement Between History, Philosophy and Science Education
- 2 The Enlightenment Tradition in Science Education
- 3 Historical and Current Developments in Science Curricula
- 4 History of Science in the Curriculum and in Classrooms
- 5 Philosophy in Science and in Science Classrooms
- 6 History and Philosophy in the Classroom: Pendulum Motion
- 7 History and Philosophy in the Classroom: Joseph Priestley and the Discovery of Photosynthesis
- 8 Constructivism and Science Education
- 9 A Central Issue in Philosophy of Science and Science Education: Realism and Anti-Realism
- 10 Science, Worldviews and Education
- 11 The Nature of Science and Science Teaching
- 12 Philosophy and Teacher Education
- Author Index
- Subject Index
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