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del Solar, Rafael Gonzalez; Marone, Luis

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ERIC Number: EJ637960

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Publication Date: 2001

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The "Freezing" of Science: Consequences of the Dogmatic Teaching of Ecology.

del Solar, Rafael Gonzalez; Marone, Luis

Bioscience, v51 n8 p683-86 Aug 2001

Analyzes some epistemological attributes of ecological hypotheses and theories and tries to connect them with the need for teaching strategies that take into account the strong provisional character of ecological knowledge. Shows that critical thinking is an essential tool in both learning and practicing ecological science. (DDR)

Descriptors: Critical Thinking, Ecology, Elementary Secondary Education, Environmental Education, Instructional Effectiveness, Natural Resources, Postsecondary Education, Science Curriculum, Social Action, Teaching Methods

Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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