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.
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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