Philosophy of Science in the Science Teacher Education Curriculum |
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| Authors: | M K Summers |
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| Institution: | School of Education , University of Hong Kong , Hong Kong |
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| Abstract: | Summaries English The purpose of this article is to promote awareness of a growing body of literature concerned with the relationship between the epistemology of science and school science education, and to stimulate debate concerning the role such epistemological considerations should play in the professional training of science teachers. First of all, a rationale is provided for the inclusion of the epistemology of science and its relationship to school science education as an essential component on the professional training of all science teachers. This is followed by a review of existing resources for use in science teacher education curricula, and suggestions for new resource material. Finally, a possible curriculum for inclusion in science teacher education programmes is presented. |
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| Keywords: | Approaches to Learning Biological Sciences Examinations Learning by Rote |
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