Students’ Understanding of Research Methodology in the Context of Dynamics of Scientific Progress

Mansoor Niaz, Mayra Rivas (Autoren)

Buch | Softcover

XII, 58 Seiten

2016 | 1st ed. 2016
Springer International Publishing (Verlag)
978-3-319-32039-7 (ISBN)

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This book discusses how to improve high school students'understanding of research methodology based on alternative interpretations of data, role of controversies, creativity andthe scientific method, in the context of the oil drop experiment. These aspects form an important part of thenature of science (NOS). The study reported in this volume is is based on a reflective, explicit and activity-based approach to teachingnature of science (NOS) that can facilitate high school students' understanding of how scientists elaborate theoreticalframeworks, design experiments, report data that leads to controversies and finally with thecollaboration of the scientific community a consensus is reached. Most students changed their perspective and drew concept maps in whichthey emphasized the creative, accumulative, controversialnature of science and the scientific method.

Introduction.- Theoretical Framework.- Method.- Results and Discussion.- Conclusions and Educational Implications.- Appendix 1 (Study Guide based on theMillikan-Ehrenhaft Controversy).- References.

Erscheinungsdatum	08.10.2016
Reihe/Serie	SpringerBriefs in Education
Zusatzinfo	XII, 58 p. 6 illus.
Verlagsort	Cham
Sprache	englisch
Maße	155 x 235 mm
Gewicht	141 g
Themenwelt	Geisteswissenschaften ► Psychologie ► Pädagogische Psychologie
	Naturwissenschaften
	Sozialwissenschaften ► Pädagogik ► Erwachsenenbildung
Schlagworte	atomic models • Atomic structure • concept maps • determination of the elementary electrical charge • dynamics of scientific progress • Education • History and Philosophy of Science • Learning & Instruction • Learning and Instruction • Learning & Instruction • learning science • Millikan-Ehrenhaft controversy • Multiple data sources • Nature of Science • NOS • Oil drop experiment • Research Methodology • science education • Scientific Method
ISBN-10	3-319-32039-4 / 3319320394
ISBN-13	978-3-319-32039-7 / 9783319320397
Zustand	Neuware