Philosophic Stance of Secondary School Science Teachers, Curriculum Experiences, and Children's Understanding of Science: Some Preliminary Findings.

Hodson, Derek

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ERIC Number: EJ475098

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Publication Date: 1993

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Philosophic Stance of Secondary School Science Teachers, Curriculum Experiences, and Children's Understanding of Science: Some Preliminary Findings.

Hodson, Derek

Interchange, v24 n1-2 p41-52 1993

Examines whether teachers' views about the nature of science and scientific inquiry are reflected in their choice and design of learning experiences (particularly laboratory activities) and, therefore, are significant influences on students' understanding of science. (SM)

Descriptors: Curriculum Design, Educational Philosophy, Knowledge Level, Laboratory Experiments, Science Education, Science Laboratories, Secondary Education, Secondary School Science, Student Attitudes, Teacher Attitudes, Teacher Influence, Teaching Methods

Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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