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ERIC Number: EJ543587
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1997
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0036-8326
Intellectual Independence for Nonscientists and Other Content-Transcendent Goals of Science Education.
Norris, Stephen P.
Science Education, v81 n2 p239-58 Apr 1997
Examines one theory used to justify science teaching on the basis of goals that transcend learning the content of science. Focuses on the goal of intellectual independence from science for nonscientists. Provides a brief overview of other content-transcendent goals in science education. Contains 45 references. (DDR)
Descriptors: Educational Objectives, Elementary Secondary Education, Epistemology, Foreign Countries, Intellectual Freedom, Knowledge Base for Teaching, Philosophy, Science Education, Theory Practice Relationship
Publication Type: Opinion Papers; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Canada