Understanding the nature of science and scientific progress: A theory-building approach

In 1993 Carey and Smith conjectured that the most promising way to boost students’ understanding of the nature of science is a “theory-building approach to teaching about inquiry.” The research reported here tested this conjecture by comparing results from two Grade 4 classrooms that differed in the...

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Main Authors: Maria Chuy, Marlene Scardamalia, Carl Bereiter, Fleur Prinsen, Monica Resendes, Richard Messina, Winifred Hunsburger, Chris Teplovs, Angela Chow
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Canadian Network for Innovation in Education (CNIE) 2010-11-01
Series:Canadian Journal of Learning and Technology
Online Access:http://www.cjlt.ca/index.php/cjlt/article/view/26373