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Mendelian Genetics as a Platform for Teaching about Nature of Science and Scientific Inquiry: The Value of Textbooks
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Campanile, Megan F.; Lederman, Norman G.; Kampourakis, Kostas – Science & Education, 2015
The purpose of this study was to analyze seven widely used high school biology textbooks in order to assess the nature of science knowledge (NOS) and scientific inquiry (SI) aspects they, explicitly or implicitly, conveyed in the Mendelian genetics sections. Textbook excerpts that directly and/or fully matched our statements about NOS and SI were…
Descriptors: Genetics, Science Education, Science Education History, High Schools
The Nature of Science and Science Education: A Bibliography.
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Bell, Randy; Abd-El-Khalick, Fouad; Lederman, Norman G.; McComas, William F.; Matthews, Michael R. – Science and Education, 2001
Lists references that focus on the empirical research related to the nature of science as an educational goal along with a few influential philosophical works. The list proves useful to educators and scholars in other fields interested in the nature of science and how understanding can be realized as a goal of science instruction. (Author/SAH)
Descriptors: Higher Education, Science Education History, Science History, Science Instruction
Students' and Teachers' Conceptions of the Nature of Science: A Review of the Research.
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Lederman, Norman G. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1992
Reviews research from the past 40 years on students' and teachers' conceptions of the nature of science, clarifies the basic assumptions and logic which have guided earlier research efforts, contrasts the results from qualitative and quantitative research, makes recommendations about research methods, and suggests avenues for future research about…
Descriptors: Cognitive Structures, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Research, Elementary Secondary Education
A Partial List of the Empirical Theoretical Literature on Subject-Specific Pedagogy.
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Lederman, Norman G. – School Science and Mathematics, 2001
It became clear that a bibliography of research and theory related to subject-specific pedagogy (e.g., pedagogical content knowledge) did not exist in any central location; hence, the purpose of this bibliography. Presents a fairly comprehensive listing of what has been published on subject-specific pedagogy. (Author/ASK)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Mathematics Education, Pedagogical Content Knowledge, Science Education
The State of Science Education: Subject Matter without Context.
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Lederman, Norman G. – Electronic Journal of Science Education, 1998
Clarifies the meaning of the Nature of Science (NOS) and scientific inquiry in the context of reform efforts in science education. Delineates several misconceptions promoted (or ignored) by reform efforts. Proposes that without explicit instructional attention to the NOS and scientific inquiry, students will once again learn science subject matter…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education, Inquiry, Professional Development
Improving Science Teachers' Conceptions of Nature of Science: A Critical Review of the Literature.
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Abd-El-Khalick, Foyad; Lederman, Norman G. – International Journal of Science Education, 2000
Reviews and assesses the effectiveness of the attempts undertaken to improve prospective and practicing science teachers' conceptions of the nature of science (NOS). Categorizes reviews as implicit or explicit. Indicates that the explicit approach was more effective in enhancing teachers' views. Assumes that developing an understanding of NOS is…
Descriptors: Concept Formation, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education, Inquiry