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ERIC Number: EJ317455
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1985
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What to Do When People Disagree: Addressing Ideational Pluralism in Science Classes.
Bainer, Deborah L.
Science Education, v69 n2 p171-83 Apr 1985
Ideational pluralism refers to "disagreements which occur between teacher and students as to which facts and positions are acceptable when dealing with issues in science classrooms." Discusses why ideational pluralism exists; related theory (logical and philosophical aspects); rationale for addressing the topic; positive and negative effects; and teaching methods. (DH)
Descriptors: Definitions, Elementary Secondary Education, Moral Values, Persuasive Discourse, Science Education, Science Instruction, Teaching Methods
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Audience: Researchers; Practitioners
Language: English
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Identifiers: Ideational Pluralism