Rethinking the role and status of observation in science education.
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| Title: | Rethinking the role and status of observation in science education. |
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| 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 |
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