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Direct linkKallery, Maria; Psillos, Dimitris – Research in Science Education, 2004
There is considerable evidence that use of anthropomorphism and animism in science teaching is a common practice in all grades of education. However, not much is known about teachers' own views on the real reasons why they have been using animistic and anthropomorphic formulations or on the issue of whether animism and anthropomorphism should or…
Descriptors: Science Education, Teacher Attitudes, Philosophy, Pedagogical Content Knowledge
