Popper's Epistemology as a Pedagogic and Didactic Principle, or: Let Them Make More "Mistakes.".

Derkse, W.

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Publication Date: 1981-Jul

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Popper's Epistemology as a Pedagogic and Didactic Principle, or: Let Them Make More "Mistakes."

Derkse, W.

Journal of Chemical Education, v58 n7 p565-67 Jul 1981

Describes the relationship of Popper's theory of knowledge to chemistry instruction. Suggests that students be allowed to learn from their mistakes and presents five experiments with an implicit falsification purpose. (JN)

Descriptors: College Science, Epistemology, Higher Education, Instructional Innovation, Science Curriculum, Science Education, Science Experiments, Science Instruction, Secondary Education, Secondary School Science, Teaching Methods

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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