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Torres, Joana; Vasconcelos, Clara – Education Sciences, 2021
Currently, it is considered fundamental to improve students' views of the nature of science (NOS) in science classes. In addition, models are also important in science education, not only as contributors for students to develop their views of the NOS, but also for them to develop conceptual knowledge, as well as inquiry skills. Teachers greatly…
Descriptors: Models, Scientific Principles, Science Education, Elementary Secondary Education
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Torres, Joana; Vasconcelos, Clara – EURASIA Journal of Mathematics, Science & Technology Education, 2015
Despite the relevance of nature of science and scientific models in science education, studies reveal that students do not possess adequate views regarding these topics. Bearing in mind that both teachers' views and knowledge strongly influence students' educational experiences, the main scope of this study was to evaluate Portuguese prospective…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Science Education, Scientific Principles, Preservice Teachers