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ERIC Number: EJ651191
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1998
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ISSN: ISSN-1087-3430
The State of Science Education: Subject Matter without Context.
Lederman, Norman G.
Electronic Journal of Science Education, v3 n2 Dec 1998
Clarifies the meaning of the Nature of Science (NOS) and scientific inquiry in the context of reform efforts in science education. Delineates several misconceptions promoted (or ignored) by reform efforts. Proposes that without explicit instructional attention to the NOS and scientific inquiry, students will once again learn science subject matter in a context-free environment. (Author/MM)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education, Inquiry, Professional Development, Science Education, Scientific Literacy, Scientific Principles, Teaching Methods
Publication Type: Information Analyses; Journal Articles; Opinion Papers
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Language: English
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