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ERIC Number: EJ570934
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1998
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-1059-0145
Opportunities Lost: The Pendulum in the USA National Science Education Standards.
Matthews, Michael R.
Journal of Science Education and Technology, v7 n3 p203-14 Sep 1998
Notes that contemporary curriculum documents in science education advocate liberal or wide goals, including helping students to understand something of the historical and cultural significance of science. Concludes that courses in the history and philosophy of science are necessary. Contains 54 references. (DDR)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Science and Society, Science Curriculum, Science Education, Science History, Teacher Education Curriculum
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Philosophy of Science