Umfang:
XI, 228 S.
,
24 cm
ISBN:
9780415882385
,
9780415882378
,
0415882370
,
0415882389
Inhalt:
Introduction -- The role of presuppositions, contradictions, controversies and speculations versus Kuhn's "normal science" -- A rationale for mixed methods (integrative) research programs in education -- Exploring alternative approaches to methodology in educational research -- Can findings of qualitative research in education be generalized? -- Qualitative methodology and its pitfalls in educational research -- Did Columbus hypothesize or predict? : facilitating teachers' understanding of hypotheses and predictions -- Facilitating teachers' understanding of alternative interpretations of conceptual change -- Progressive transitions in teachers' understanding of nature of science based on historical controversies -- What "ideas-about-science" should be taught in school science? -- Whither constructivism? : understanding the tentative nature of scientific knowledge -- Conclusion: methodologists need to catch up with practicing researchers
Anmerkung:
Includes bibliographical references and index
,
Introduction -- The role of presuppositions, contradictions, controversies and speculations versus Kuhn's "normal science" -- A rationale for mixed methods (integrative) research programs in education -- Exploring alternative approaches to methodology in educational research -- Can findings of qualitative research in education be generalized? -- Qualitative methodology and its pitfalls in educational research -- Did Columbus hypothesize or predict? : facilitating teachers' understanding of hypotheses and predictions -- Facilitating teachers' understanding of alternative interpretations of conceptual change -- Progressive transitions in teachers' understanding of nature of science based on historical controversies -- What "ideas-about-science" should be taught in school science? -- Whither constructivism? : understanding the tentative nature of scientific knowledge -- Conclusion: methodologists need to catch up with practicing researchers.
Sprache:
Englisch
Fachgebiete:
Pädagogik
Schlagwort(e):
Lehrerbildung
;
Naturwissenschaftlicher Unterricht
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