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Practical work in school science: exploring some directions for change
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In this paper, the authors present a series of journal articles addressing a common theme of practical work/laboratory work in school science and discuss some of the contemporary challenges for science education, science education research and science education journals.Abstract:
In discussing some of the contemporary challenges for science education, science education research and science education journals, Gilbert (1994) outlined some strategies for a way forward. Included among them was the commissioning of a series of journal articles addressing a common theme. I am delighted to have been given the opportunity to coordinate such an initiative on the topic of practical work/laboratory work in school science.read more
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Re-thinking Old Ways: Towards A More Critical Approach To Practical Work In School Science
TL;DR: In this paper, a more critical approach to practical work in school science is presented, where the authors re-think old ways and propose Re-thinking Old Ways: Towards A More Critical Approach To Practical Work In School Science.
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Experiments in science and science teaching
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors describe experiments in science and science teaching in the context of educational philosophy and theory, and present a survey of the results of these experiments, focusing on the following:
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Philosophic stance of secondary school science teachers, curriculum experiences, and children's understanding of science: Some preliminary findings
TL;DR: This paper found that teachers' views about the nature of science and scientific inquiry are reflected in their choice and design of learning experiences and therefore are significant influences on children's understanding of science.
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Assessment of practical work
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors argue that the skills-based approach is philosophically unsound (because it is not based on a valid model of science), educationally worthless and pedagogically dangerous.