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Roth, Wolff-Michael; Friesen, Norm – Journal of Curriculum Studies, 2014
In recent years, school science has been the target of increasing critique for two reasons. On the one hand, it is said to enforce "epic" images of science that celebrate the heroes and heroic deeds that established the scientific canon and its methods and thereby falsifies the history and nature of science. On the other hand, the…
Descriptors: Anatomy, Science Instruction, Educational History, Biology
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de Beer, Josef; Petersen, Nadine; Dubar-Krige, Helen – Journal of Curriculum Studies, 2012
This paper addresses the question: What is the value of an educational excursion for first year students enrolled in a 4 year pre-service professional teacher education degree at the University of Johannesburg in South Africa? The excursion is an integral part of a first year module that focuses on the personal and professional development of…
Descriptors: Preservice Teacher Education, Focus Groups, Interviews, Interpersonal Relationship