Discussions in Science: promoting conceptual understanding in the middle school years

Camberwell VIC 3124, Australia: ACER (2011)
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Provides the means for an in-depth collaborative inquiry into scientific concepts, the nature of science, the ethical implications of science and the links between science and students' everyday lives. The first section discusses the theoretical basis for the approach used, citing relevant research, while the second presents a wide range of 15 purpose written stories to read and discuss with a class.

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University of Tasmania (PhD)

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