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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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2Data, Phenomena, and Theory: How Clarifying the Concepts Can Illuminate the Nature of SciencePhilosophy of Education 59 283-292. 2003.
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2Rescuing Two Positivist “Babies” from the Educational BathwaterPhilosophy of Education 60 223-232. 2004.
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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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19A tribute to Kevin Harris, philosopher of educationEducational Philosophy and Theory 56 (7): 626-636. 2024.
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26Mario Bunge: A Centenary Festschrift (edited book)Springer. 2019.This volume has 41 chapters written to honor the 100th birthday of Mario Bunge. It celebrates the work of this influential Argentine/Canadian physicist and philosopher. Contributions show the value of Bunge’s science-informed philosophy and his systematic approach to philosophical problems. The chapters explore the exceptionally wide spectrum of Bunge’s contributions to: metaphysics, methodology and philosophy of science, philosophy of mathematics, philosophy of physics, philosophy of psychology…Read more
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22Mario Bunge, Systematic Philosophy and Science Education: An IntroductionScience & Education 21 (10): 1393-1403. 2012.
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18Tim Sprod: Discussions in Science: Promoting Conceptual Understanding in the Middle School YearsScience & Education 22 (8): 2053-2054. 2013.
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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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28Teaching the Philosophical and Worldview Components of ScienceScience & Education 18 (6-7): 697-728. 2009.
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23James Franklin: What Science Knows and How it Knows itScience & Education 19 (10): 1019-1027. 2010.
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9Steven 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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21Alan F. Chalmers: The Scientist’s Atom and the Philosopher’s Stone: How Science Succeeded and Philosophy Failed to Gain Knowledge of AtomsScience & Education 20 (2): 173-190. 2011.
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24Isabel Rivers & David L. Wykes : Joseph Priestley: Scientist, Philosopher, and TheologianScience & Education 19 (10): 1013-1017. 2010.
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59The Philosophy of Education Society of Australasia (PESA) and My Intellectual Growing‐UpEducational Philosophy and Theory 41 (7): 777-780. 2009.No Abstract
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49The scientific background to modern philosophy: selected readings (edited book)Hackett Publishing Company. 2022.The first edition of The Scientific Background to Modern Philosophy took the dialogue of science and philosophy from Aristotle through to Newton. This second edition adds eight chapters, taking the dialogue through the Enlightenment and up to Darwin. This anthology is an attempt to help bridge the gap between the history of science and the history of philosophy.
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40This is the first handbook to be published that is devoted to the field of historical and philosophical research in science and mathematics education (HPS&ST). Given that science and mathematics through their long history have always been engaged with philosophy and that for over a century it has been recognised that science and mathematics curriculum development, teaching, assessment and learning give rise to so many historical and philosophical questions, it is unfortunate that such a handbook…Read more
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135Science, Worldviews and EducationIn International Handbook of Research in History, Philosophy and Science Teaching, Springer. pp. 1585-1635. 2014.Science has always engaged with the worldviews of societies and cultures. The theme is of particular importance at the present time as many national and provincial education authorities are requiring that students learn about the nature of science (NOS) as well as learning science content knowledge and process skills. NOS topics are being written into national and provincial curricula. Such NOS matters give rise to at least the following questions about science, science teaching and worldviews: …Read more
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94The pendulum has had immense scientific, cultural, social and philosophical impact. Historical, methodological and philosophical studies of pendulum motion can assist teachers to improve science education by developing enriched curricular material, and by showing connections between pendulum studies and other parts of the school programme, especially mathematics, social studies, technology and music. The pendulum is a universal topic in high-school science programmes and some elementary science …Read more
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65History, philosophy, and science teaching: The present rapprochementScience & Education 1 (1): 11-47. 1992.
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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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