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Peer reviewedWandersee, James H. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1986
Discusses a study which explored the possible value of the history of science to understanding student misconceptions. Focused on photosynthesis and examined relationships between students' conceptual difficulties and the transformation of concepts through time. Student responses suggest that the history of science can be used to anticipate…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, College Science, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education
Direct linkBrito, Angmary; Rodriguez, Maria A.; Niaz, Mansoor – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 2005
The objectives of this study are: (a) elaboration of a history and philosophy of science (HPS) framework based on a reconstruction of the development of the periodic table; (b) formulation of seven criteria based on the framework; and (c) evaluation of 57 freshman college-level general chemistry textbooks with respect to the presentation of the…
Descriptors: Textbooks, Scientists, Generalization, Chemistry
Peer reviewedGunstone, Richard F.; And Others – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1988
Examined is how research informs and influences the practice of science education. Discussed are past focuses on treatments, present focuses on students' ideas, and developing styles of research. (YP)
Descriptors: College Science, Higher Education, Philosophy, Research Design
