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ERIC Number: EJ665261
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2003
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ISSN: ISSN-0926-7220
Individual and Sociocultural Views of Learning in Science Education.
Leach, John; Scott, Phil
Science and Education, v12 n1 p91-113 Jan 2003
Considers how theories of learning can inform the practice of science teaching in formal settings and describes two broad strands of learning theory that have been drawn upon in science education, namely individual and sociocultural views. Shows how aspects of both views can usefully inform understanding of teaching and learning in science in formal settings. (Contains 71 references.) (Author/YDS)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Learning Theories, Science Education, Science Instruction, Teaching Methods
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Conceptual Change