Why Teach Science? Setting Rational Goals for Science Education.
Overview & Synopsis
Teaching science is justified by linking scientific ways of thinking with the advancement of democratic society. Claims that science education must reflect the ways in which the theories and practices of science are constrained by the real world. Presents three goals of science education that can help defend it from antiscientific criticisms. Contains 44 references. (Author/WRM)
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Document Information
| Document Title | Why Teach Science? Setting Rational Goals for Science Education. |
|---|---|
| Author / Organization | Longbottom, John E., Butler, Philip H. |
| Subject & Discipline | Democracy, Educational Policy, Elementary Secondary Education |
| Categories | Education & Pedagogy |
| Publication Year | 1999 |
| License / Rights | Public Domain / Open Access Educational Resource |
| Resource Verification | Listed PDF (Verification Pending) |
| Original Host Website |
ERIC (Education Resources)
(eric.ed.gov)
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| File Format | application/pdf (Portable Document Format) |
| Language | EN |
| Catalog ID | DOC-159422 |
| Original Source Link | Visit Source Page on eric.ed.gov » |