Constructing Worlds Through Science Education The Selected Works of John K. Gilbert

Informationen zum Autor John K. Gilbert Zusammenfassung Presenting sixteen key writings by celebrated author Professor John Gilbert, this unique book highlights important shifts in emphasis in science education research, and examines the influence of individuals and matters of national and international concern. Inhaltsverzeichnis Section A: Explanation, Models, Modeling in Science Education 1. Horses for Courses? 2. History and Philosophy of Science through Models: The Case of Chemical Kinetics 3. A Cause of Ahistorical Science Teaching: Use of Hybrid Models 4. Epistemological Resources for Thought Experimentation in Science Education 5. Modelling, Teachers’ Views on the Nature of Modelling and Implications for the Education of Modellers Section B: Relating Science Education and Technology Education 6. The Interface Between Science Education and Technology Education 7. Positioning Models in Science Education and in Design and Technology Education 8. Modelling: Promoting Creativity whilst Forging Links Between Science Education and Design and Technology Education 9. Research and Development on Satellites in Education Section C: Informal Education in Science and Technology 10. Informal Chemical Education 11. The Design of Interactive Exhibits to Promote the Making of Meaning 12. Models and Discourse: A Primary Science Visit to a Museum Section D: Alternative Conceptions and Science Education 13. Eliciting Students’ Views Using an Interview - About - Instances Technique 14. Concepts, Misconceptions and Alternative Conceptions: Changing Perspectives in Science Education 15. Children’s Science and its Consequences for Teaching 16. Constructive Science Education

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• Authors: John K. Gilbert, John Gilbert, Professor John K. Gilbert, John K. (Notified By Solicitors Sf Case N Gilbert, John K. (University of Reading Gilbert
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Content: Book
• Product form: Paperback / Softback
• Publication date: 15.09.2005
• Subject: Guides > Self-help, everyday life > Family; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Natural sciences (general)
• EAN: 9780415352185
• ISBN: 978-0-415-35218-5
• Pages: 288
• Series: World Library of Educationalists
• Subjects: USA, EDUCATION / General, EDUCATION / Reference, follow, thought experiments, Philosophy & theory of education, Educational strategies & policy, Philosophy and theory of education, Teaching of a specific subject, Educational strategies and policy, Chemical Kinetics, EDUCATION / Teaching / Subjects / Science & Technology, technology education, epistemology of science, Collision theory, Vice Versa, Reaction rate, Design and technology education, Mental Model, extracurricular, potential energy surfaces, personal construct psychology, informal STEM learning, educational modelling approaches, cognitive development in science education, Scientific Skill Development, student misconceptions, interactive exhibits, Protective Belt, Children’s Science, Literal Similarity, Secondary Attributes, Lakatosian Research Program, Constructive Science Education, Transition State Model