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Siry, Christina; Horowitz, Gail; Otulaja, Femi S.; Gillespie, Nicole; Shady, Ashraf; Augustin, Line A. – Cultural Studies of Science Education, 2008
We discuss the eight papers in this issue of "Cultural Studies of Science Education" focusing on the debate over conceptual change in science education and explore the issues that have emerged for us as we consider how conceptual change research relates to our practice as science educators. In presenting our interpretations of this research, we…
Descriptors: Science Education, Cultural Influences, Concept Formation, Scientific Concepts
Maxwell, Joseph A. – Mid-Western Educational Researcher, 2011
In this article, the author challenges the validity and usefulness of the concept of "paradigm," as this term has been used in the social sciences generally, and specifically in the debates over research methods. He emphasizes that in criticizing what he sees as the misuse of the paradigm concept, he is not arguing for dismissing or ignoring…
Descriptors: Constructivism (Learning), Methods Research, Models, Research Methodology
Sharma, Ajay – Cultural Studies of Science Education, 2008
In this response to commentaries by Ali Sammel, Jhumki Basu and Alberto Rodriguez, I present my perspective on three important issues raised by the commentators. These issues relate to the role of a researcher in her field settings and society, the critique of science and science education as oppressive dominant discourses, and co-opting…
Descriptors: Educational Research, Foreign Countries, Science Teachers, Researchers
Wells, Gordon – Cultural Studies of Science Education, 2008
In responding to the research on conceptual change, this article attempts to make two points. First, scientific concepts are not possessed by individuals; rather, they are part of a culture's resources, which individuals learn to use for their own or for group purposes. Second, particular concepts are most effectively mastered when the learner is…
Descriptors: Scientific Concepts, Science Instruction, Inquiry, Teaching Methods
Dillon, Justin – Cultural Studies of Science Education, 2008
This paper provides a critical commentary on a suite of eight papers, which focus on conceptual change research in science education. Responses by Mercer, Smardon and Wells to a paper by Treagust and Duit are observed to reflect the backgrounds of the three authors with Wells focusing on issues of ontology and the affective domain. Mercer and…
Descriptors: Concept Formation, Science Education, Educational History, Educational Research
Evans, Linda – Professional Development in Education, 2009
This paper focuses on the research-related, in-service professional development of social science academic researchers. It identifies as a gap in provision the paucity of provision of career-long training in the "creative" elements of research practice--specifically the methodological skills that have the potential to enhance individuals' research…
Descriptors: Educational Research, Professional Recognition, Professional Development, Social Sciences
Rodriguez, Alberto J. – Cultural Studies of Science Education, 2008
This paper provides a critical review essay of Ajay Sharma's "Portrait of a science teacher as a bricoleur: A case study from India." The main focus is two fold. First, arguments are presented to draw attention to how little advances in science teaching and science learning research have impacted teachers' practice and student…
Descriptors: Change Agents, Researchers, Educational Research, Theory Practice Relationship
Basu, Sreyashi Jhumki – Cultural Studies of Science Education, 2008
In this paper, in response to Ajay Sharma's paper titled "Portrait of a science teacher as a bricoleur: A case study from India" and associated reviews, I address the value of bridging two narrative styles for describing teacher development, discuss questions of over-essentializing an Indian school context, propose that teacher and…
Descriptors: Barriers, Student Role, Research Methodology, Teacher Education
Ritchie, Stephen M. – Cultural Studies of Science Education, 2008
In this essay I comment on Stetsenko's (2008) essay that draws together the work of Vygotsky, Piaget and Dewey, as she attempts to counter the "new" reductionist synthesis in public educational policy. While this theoretical work is helpful, it could be enhanced further by illuminating everyday practices of learners. I pose some questions that…
Descriptors: Educational Theories, Educational Policy, Educational Philosophy, Learning Theories

Blank, Robert H.; And Others – Issues in Science and Technology, 1988
Argues that universities are failing to prepare students for responsible citizenship in a world being rapidly changed by biotechnology. Calls for bringing together biology and the social sciences in more core courses. (TW)
Descriptors: Biology, College Science, Core Curriculum, Higher Education

Fedak, John; And Others – American Biology Teacher, 1990
The improvement in student attitudes as the result of the use of videomicroscopy in the science classroom at the elementary, secondary, and college levels is discussed. The results of published research studies are reviewed. (CW)
Descriptors: Biology, College Science, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education
Fensham, Peter, Ed. – 1988
This book, written by science educators from nine countries, provides a summary of the strengths and weaknesses in practices of science education in schools, and of research in science education. It points out a number of directions that are likely to lead to improvements in the teaching and learning of science if applied in the future. Topics…
Descriptors: Comparative Education, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Epistemology
Smardon, Regina – Cultural Studies of Science Education, 2008
This review takes a critical position with regards to Treagust and Duit's article, "Conceptual Change: A discussion of theoretical methodological and practical challenges for science education." It is proposed that conceptual change research in science education might benefit from borrowing concepts currently being developed in the sociology of…
Descriptors: Interpersonal Relationship, Interaction, Science Education, Concept Formation

Martin, Brian; And Others – Science Education, 1990
Presented is an asymptotic approach to "authentic" science. Discussed are the following aspects of science: personal science, private science, public science, historical science, societal science, technological science, and the aims of science. (KR)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Epistemology, Experiential Learning, Science and Society

Hurd, Paul DeHart – Bulletin of Science, Technology and Society, 1990
Explored are the following dimensions of scientific literacy: the ethos of modern science and the cumulative achievements of science and technology in the history of the United States and in the nature of contemporary society. Also discussed is the reform movement in science education. (KR)
Descriptors: College Science, Cultural Awareness, Higher Education, Science and Society