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ERIC Number: EJ613710
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2000
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ISSN: ISSN-0950-0693
A Typology of School Science Models.
Harrison, Allan G.; Treagust, David F.
International Journal of Science Education, v22 n9 p1011-26 Sep 2000
Questions how secondary school students view science models. Concludes by recommending that teachers mold scientific modeling to their students, encourage the use of multiple models in science lessons, progressively introduce sophisticated models, systematically present in-class models using the Focus, Action, and Reflection (FAR) guide, and socially negotiate all model meanings. (Contains 58 references.) (Author/YDS)
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers
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Language: English
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