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Peer reviewedStaver, John R. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1998
Supports the assertion that constructivism is a sound theory that explains the practice of science and science pedagogy, and responds to critics of constructivism. Offers a constructivist account of some long-standing epistemological issues. Contains 40 references. (DDR)
Descriptors: Constructivism (Learning), Elementary Secondary Education, Epistemology, Learning Theories
Peer reviewedNorris, Stephen P.; Kvernbekk, Tone – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1997
Addresses the question of what bearing the nature of educational theories has on their application to practice and focuses on the application of normative goal-directed theories of science education. Contains 40 references. (DDR)
Descriptors: Cognitive Psychology, Educational Strategies, Elementary Secondary Education, Epistemology
Peer reviewedDriver, Rosalind – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1997
In response to an article in the same issue by Norris and Kvernbekk, argues that the theory of Driver and associates, elaborated upon in the three articles which form the basis for their analysis, is not a normative goal-directed theory. (DDR)
Descriptors: Cognitive Psychology, Educational Strategies, Elementary Secondary Education, Epistemology
