Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
Rethinking the role and status of observation in science education. |
| Authors: |
Hodson, Derek |
| Source: |
European Education. Fall96, Vol. 28 Issue 3, p37. 21p. 1 Diagram. |
| Subject Terms: |
*Science education, *Observation (Educational method) |
| Abstract: |
Examines the role and status of observations in science education. Major teaching points contributing to an awareness of the true nature and purpose of observation in science; Unreliability and the theory-dependence of observation; Taking account of children's existing views; Discovery learning; Science as a value-laden social activity. |
| Database: |
Education Research Complete |
