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Science Teaching: The Contribution of History and Philosophy of Science, 20th Anniversary Revised and Expanded Edition - Softcover

Matthews, Michael R.

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9780415519342: Science Teaching: The Contribution of History and Philosophy of Science, 20th Anniversary Revised and Expanded Edition
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0415519349 ISBN 13: 9780415519342
Publisher: Routledge, 2014

Synopsis

Science Teaching explains how history and philosophy of science contributes to the resolution of persistent theoretical, curricular, and pedagogical issues in science education. It shows why it is essential for science teachers to know and appreciate the history and philosophy of the subject they teach and how this knowledge can enrich science instruction and enthuse students in the subject. Through its historical perspective, the book reveals to students, teachers, and researchers the foundations of scientific knowledge and its connection to philosophy, metaphysics, mathematics, and broader social influences including the European Enlightenment, and develops detailed arguments about constructivism, worldviews and science, multicultural science education, inquiry teaching, values, and teacher education. Fully updated and expanded, the 20th Anniversary Edition of this classic text, featuring four new chapters―The Enlightenment Tradition; Joseph Priestley and Photosynthesis; Science, Worldviews and Education; and Nature of Science Research―and 1,300 references, provides a solid foundation for teaching and learning in the field.

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About the Author

Michael R. Matthews is an Honorary Associate Professor in the School of Education at the University of New South Wales, Australia. He is Founding Editor of the international journal Science & Education; Founding President of the International History, Philosophy and Science Teaching Group; and President of the Inter-Divisional Teaching Commission of the International Union of History and Philosophy of Science. He has trained, taught and published in science education and in history and philosophy of science.

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Publisher
Routledge
Publication date
2014
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0415519349
ISBN 13 
9780415519342
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
2
Number of pages
478
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