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Direct linkLevinson, Ralph – International Journal of Science Education, 2006
This paper develops a conceptual basis for a model on the teaching of socio-scientific controversial issues for secondary or high school students. I argue that the teaching of controversial issues needs a stronger theoretical base. Drawing on a liberal democratic conception of possible sources of conflict, three strands are developed that provide…
Descriptors: Models, Teaching Methods, Secondary School Students, Controversial Issues (Course Content)
