Exploring one of the central themes in science education theory,
this volume examines how science education can be considered as a
scientific activity within a broad post-positivist notion of
science.
Many students find learning science extremely problematic,
whatever level of education they have reached. At the end of the
1970s a new approach to tackling learning difficulties in science
was developed, drawing on ideas from psychology and cognitive
science, and centred on the way students build up new knowledge in
reference to their existing ideas. 'Constructivism' became the
dominant paradigm in science education research for two decades,
spawning a vast body of literature reporting aspects of learners'
ideas in different science topics. However, Constructivism came
under fire as it was recognised that the research did not offer
immediate and simple prescriptions for effective science teaching.
The whole approach was widely criticised, in particular by those
who saw it as having 'anti-science' leanings.
In this book, the notion of scientific research programmes is
used to understand the development, limitations and potential of
constructivism. It is shown that constructivist work in science
education fits into a coherent programme exploring the
contingencies of learning science. The author goes further to
address criticisms of constructivism; evaluate progress in the
field; and suggest directions for future research. It is concluded
that constructivism has provided the foundations for a progressive
research programme that continues to guide enquiry into learning
and teaching science.
General
| Imprint: |
Springer
|
| Country of origin: |
Netherlands |
| Series: |
Contemporary Trends and Issues in Science Education, 37 |
| Release date: |
June 2009 |
| First published: |
2009 |
| Authors: |
Keith S. Taber
|
| Dimensions: |
234 x 155 x 23mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Hardcover
|
| Pages: |
400 |
| Edition: |
2009 ed. |
| ISBN-13: |
978-90-481-2430-5 |
| Categories: |
Books >
Social sciences >
Education >
Teaching of a specific subject
Promotions
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| LSN: |
90-481-2430-1 |
| Barcode: |
9789048124305 |
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