Applies Kuhn's model of the structure of scientific revolutions, Popper's hypothetic-deductive model of science, and Lakatos' methodology of competing research programs to a historical biological episode. Suggests using Kuhn's model (emphasizing the nonrational basis of science) and Popper's model (emphasizing the rational basis of science) in…

The paper focuses on problems science educators and researchers must face before the advantage of paradigms can be realized. Examples of the role of paradigms in physics research are presented. A critique of paradigm use in physics is presented. Future variations of paradigms for science education are discussed. (Author/RE)

The first part of the paper describes the nature of scientific revolutions and how paradigms of scientists drive these revolutions. Against their background, the second part describes studies of the impact of paradigm-based research on the classroom. The third part speculates on the likelihood of a science teaching revolution. (Author/RE)

Examined is the question of how science attitude scores can be expected to predict science-related behaviors. Discussed is a historical perspective of this problem and five attitude-behavior perspectives. A summary for science educators is provided. A list of 77 references is included. (CW)

A model to illuminate and relate various twentieth-century philosophical perspectives on key questions about the nature of scientific theories and, therefore, aspects of the structure and development of postmodern science is described. The Scientific Theory Profile model then forms the basis for a course for science teachers in perspectives on the…