A Course for Critical Constructivism through Action Research: A Case Study from Biology.

Jofili, Zelia; Geraldo, Ana; Watts, Mike

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ERIC Number: EJ586727

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Publication Date: 1999

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A Course for Critical Constructivism through Action Research: A Case Study from Biology.

Jofili, Zelia; Geraldo, Ana; Watts, Mike

Research in Science and Technological Education, v17 n1 p5-17 May 1999

Describes the implementation and evaluation of a constructivist course for science teachers in which teachers are inducted into "critical constructivism" through their own action-research projects. Illustrates the induction process and professional development of one biology teacher of 13- to 15-year olds in Brazil. Contains 23 references. (Author/WRM)

Descriptors: Action Research, Anatomy, Biology, Constructivism (Learning), Critical Theory, Foreign Countries, Human Body, Reflective Teaching, Science Teachers, Secondary Education, Teacher Researchers, Teaching Methods

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Brazil

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