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ERIC Number: EJ538295
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1994
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0031-9120
Emphasizing Theory in Science Education.
Parkhouse, P. G. J. T.
Physics Education, v29 n4 p204-08 Jul 1994
Argues for an emphatic role for theory in everyday science teaching. Contrasts science's confidence in its theories with those of other sorts which students encounter in their everyday lives. Discusses common denominator science teaching in which teachers teach science in units based on different sciences. (DDR)
Descriptors: British National Curriculum, Epistemology, Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Interdisciplinary Approach, Physics, Relevance (Education), Science Activities, Science Curriculum, Secondary Education, Theories
Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Opinion Papers; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Great Britain