Constructivism in School Science Education: Powerful Model or the Most Dangerous Intellectual Tendency?
Overview & Synopsis
Explores and challenges a number of assumptions and claims commonly associated with a constructivist approach to science education. Suggests that constructivist ideas are noteworthy within primary education because they help justify classroom practices and activities that primary school teachers regard as important. Greater clarity and precision is needed when referring to constructivist ideas in science education. (Author/SAH)
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Document Information
| Document Title | Constructivism in School Science Education: Powerful Model or the Most Dangerous Intellectual Tendency? |
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| Author / Organization | Jenkins, Edgar W. |
| Subject & Discipline | Classroom Techniques, Constructivism (Learning), Elementary Education |
| Categories | Education & Pedagogy |
| Publication Year | 2000 |
| 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-198874 |
| Original Source Link | Visit Source Page on eric.ed.gov » |