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17Science and Worldviews in the Classroom: Joseph Priestley and PhotosynthesisScience & Education 18 (6-7): 929-960. 2009.
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16Constructivism in Science Education: A Philosophical ExaminationSpringer Verlag. 1998.Constructivism is one of the most influential theories in contemporary education and learning theory. It has had great influence in science education. The papers in this collection represent, arguably, the most sustained examination of the theoretical and philosophical foundations of constructivism yet published. Topics covered include: orthodox epistemology and the philosophical traditions of constructivism; the relationship of epistemology to learning theory; the connection between philosophy …Read more
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15Thomas Kuhn's impact on science education: What lessons can be learned?Science Education 88 (1): 90-118. 2004.
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12A tribute to Kevin Harris, philosopher of educationEducational Philosophy and Theory 1-11. forthcoming.
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8Steven Johnson: The Invention of Air: A Story of Science, Faith, Revolution, and the Birth of AmericaScience & Education 20 (3-4): 373-380. 2011.
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4Old wine in new bottles: A problem with constructivist epistemologyPhilosophy of Education. forthcoming.
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2Rescuing Two Positivist “Babies” from the Educational BathwaterPhilosophy of Education 60 223-232. 2004.
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2Data, Phenomena, and Theory: How Clarifying the Concepts Can Illuminate the Nature of SciencePhilosophy of Education 59 283-292. 2003.
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2James T. Robinson's account of philosophy of science and science teaching: Some lessons for today from the 1960sScience Education 81 (3): 295-315. 1997.
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2Teaching ScienceIn Randall Curren (ed.), A Companion to the Philosophy of Education, Blackwell. 2003.This chapter contains sections titled: Contemporary Curriculum Reform The Liberal Tradition HPS and Science Pedagogy Contemporary Philosophical Concerns Constructivism and Philosophy Conclusion.
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