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ERIC Number: EJ646149
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2002
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ISSN: ISSN-0124-5481
Wonder and Science Teaching and Learning: An Update.
Goodwin, Alan
Revista de Educacion en Ciencias/Journal of Science Education, v3 n1 p28-30 2002
Explores the reasons why we learn science. Asserts that 'wonder' incorporates three important dimensions: wondering about, wondering at, and wondering whether. Suggests that the system fails to trust students to learn and expects teachers to 'know it all' before beginning to teach. (Author/MM)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Knowledge Base for Teaching, Philosophy, Science Education, Science Instruction, Science Interests, Scientific Methodology, Scientific Principles
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers
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Language: English
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