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Progressing science education : constructing the scientific research programme into the contingent nature of learning science
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Progressing science education : constructing the scientific research programme into the contingent nature of learning science

Author: Keith Taber
Publisher: Dordrecht ; New York : Springer, ©2009.
Series: Science & technology education library, v. 37.
Edition/Format:   Book : EnglishView all editions and formats
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Many students find learning science extremely problematic. Exploring one of the central themes in science education theory, this volume examines how science education can be considered as a  Read more...

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Material Type: Internet resource
Document Type: Book, Internet Resource
All Authors / Contributors: Keith Taber
ISBN: 9789048124305 9048124301 9789048124312 904812431X
OCLC Number: 318878994
Description: xvii, 399 p. ; 24 cm.
Contents: Progressing Science Education: Constructing the scientific research programme into the contingent nature of learning science. 1. Science education as a research field within a domain of enquiry. 2. 'Scientific' Research in Education. 3. A model of science: Lakatos and Scientific Research Programmes. 4. A scientific research programme within science education. 5. The negative heuristic and criticisms of constructivism in science education. 6. Building the protective belt of the progressive research programme. 7. The 'positive heuristic': directions for progressing the field. Final thoughts: is there really a RP, and does it matter? Index.
Series Title: Science & technology education library, v. 37.
Responsibility: Keith S. Taber.

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