On the Distortion of the History of Science in Science Education.

Siegel, Harvey

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Publication Date: 1979-Jan

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On the Distortion of the History of Science in Science Education.

Siegel, Harvey

Science Education, v63 n1 p111-18 Jan 1979

Discusses the role of the history of science in science education, in particular the views of Kuhn, Brush, and the author on this issue. The Project Physics Course (PPC) as an example of an un-Kuhnian science source is also presented. (HM)

Descriptors: History, Instruction, Science Course Improvement Projects, Science Education, Science History, Scientific Enterprise, Scientists, Textbooks

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Language: English

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