Experts' Views on Using History and Philosophy of Science in the Practice of Physics Instruction.

Galili, Igal; Hazan, Amnon

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ERIC Number: EJ633508

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 2001

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Experts' Views on Using History and Philosophy of Science in the Practice of Physics Instruction.

Galili, Igal; Hazan, Amnon

Science and Education, v10 n4 p345-67 Jul 2001

Examines the views of a representative sample of experts in physics, physics education, and history and philosophy of science (HPS) on the incorporation of HPS-based materials in physics instruction. Reports on three areas: (1) the rationale to include HPS; (2) the most appropriate ways of doing so; and (3) anticipated difficulties with such a new educational approach. (Contains 55 references.) (Author/YDS)

Descriptors: Educational Change, Foreign Countries, Learning Processes, Physics, Science Education, Science History, Science Instruction, Scientific Literacy, Teaching Methods

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Israel

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