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ERIC Number: EJ605686
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2000
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ISSN: ISSN-0022-4308
Portraying Science Accurately in Classrooms: Emphasizing Open-Mindedness Rather Than Relativism.
Harding, Patricia; Hare, William
Journal of Research in Science Teaching, v37 n3 p225-36 Mar 2000
Argues that "truth" and "time" are defined differently by scientists and postmodern observers of science: a theoretical definition of "truth" is often applied to scientific knowledge within science education, whereas a practical definition, supported by evidence, is used within science. (Author/CCM)
Descriptors: Classrooms, Constructivism (Learning), Higher Education, Honesty, Philosophy, Relevance (Education), Science Education, Teaching Methods, Time
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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