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On the Distortion of the History of Science in Science Education.

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Siegel, Harvey – Science Education, 1979

Discusses the role of the history of science in science education, in particular the views of Kuhn, Brush, and the author on this issue. The Project Physics Course (PPC) as an example of an un-Kuhnian science source is also presented. (HM)

Descriptors: History, Instruction, Science Course Improvement Projects, Science Education

The History of Science--A Problem in Curriculum Change

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Both, Roger – Australian Science Teachers Journal, 1977

Argues for the inclusion of a history of science component into the secondary school science curriculum. Provides examples of instances in which a historical perspective would be a suitable means to study a topic. (CP)

Descriptors: Change Strategies, Curriculum Development, Instruction, Science Course Improvement Projects