Advances In Nature Of Science Research: Concepts And Methodologies
by Myint Swe Khine /
2011 / English / PDF
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This book consolidates contemporary thinking and research efforts
in teaching and learning about the nature of science in science
education. The term ‘Nature of Science’ (NoS) has appeared in the
science education literature for many decades. While there is still
a controversy among science educators about what constitutes NoS,
educators are unanimous in acknowledging the importance of this
topic as well as the need to make it explicit in teaching science.
The general consensus is that the nature of science is an intricate
and multifaceted theme that requires continued scholarship. Recent
analysis of research trends in science education indicates that
investigation of the nature of science continues to be one of the
most prevalent topics in academic publications. Advances in Nature
of Science Research explores teaching and assessing the nature of
science as a means of addressing and solving problems in conceptual
change, developing positive attitudes toward science, promoting
thinking habits, advancing inquiry skills and preparing citizens
literate in science and technology. The book brings together
prominent scholars in the field to share their cutting-edge
knowledge about the place of the nature of science in science
teaching and learning contexts. The chapters explore theoretical
frameworks, new directions and changing practices from intervention
studies, discourse analyses, classroom-based investigations,
anthropological observations, and design-based research.
This book consolidates contemporary thinking and research efforts
in teaching and learning about the nature of science in science
education. The term ‘Nature of Science’ (NoS) has appeared in the
science education literature for many decades. While there is still
a controversy among science educators about what constitutes NoS,
educators are unanimous in acknowledging the importance of this
topic as well as the need to make it explicit in teaching science.
The general consensus is that the nature of science is an intricate
and multifaceted theme that requires continued scholarship. Recent
analysis of research trends in science education indicates that
investigation of the nature of science continues to be one of the
most prevalent topics in academic publications. Advances in Nature
of Science Research explores teaching and assessing the nature of
science as a means of addressing and solving problems in conceptual
change, developing positive attitudes toward science, promoting
thinking habits, advancing inquiry skills and preparing citizens
literate in science and technology. The book brings together
prominent scholars in the field to share their cutting-edge
knowledge about the place of the nature of science in science
teaching and learning contexts. The chapters explore theoretical
frameworks, new directions and changing practices from intervention
studies, discourse analyses, classroom-based investigations,
anthropological observations, and design-based research.