
The Nature of Science is highly topical among science teacher educators and researchers. Increasingly, it is a mandated topic in state curriculum documents. This book draws together recent research on Nature of Science studies within a historical and philosophical framework suitable for students and teacher educators. Traditional science curricula and textbooks present science as a finished product. Taking a different approach, this book provides a glimpse of "science in the making" -- scientific practice imbued with arguments, controversies, and competition among rival theories and explanations
This book investigates how shifting the pedagogical focus from science as a finished product to science as a dynamic, historical process can improve the understanding of the nature of science among students and educators. Mansoor Niaz, an expert in science education, utilizes a historical and philosophical framework to analyze scientific practice. By examining the controversies and arguments inherent in scientific discovery, the author argues for a more nuanced approach to curriculum development that reflects the reality of scientific inquiry.
What You Will Find
Experts recognize this work as a significant contribution to the field of science education, particularly for those tasked with curriculum design. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose, which serves as a foundational text for those seeking to integrate historical context into scientific instruction.
Page Count:
252
Publication Date:
2011-01-01
Publisher:
Routledge
ISBN-10:
0203146476
ISBN-13:
9780203146477
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