Asia-Pacific Forum on Science Learning and Teaching, Volume 8, Issue 2, Article 6 (Dec., 2007) Mehmet KARAKAS The influence of constructivism on nature of Science as an area of research and as a classroom subject Contents Next

The influence of constructivism on nature of Science as an area of research and as a classroom subject

Mehmet KARAKAS

Science Teaching Department
Artvin Coruh University
Artvin Eigitim Fakultesi
Cayagizi Mahallesi Artvin, TURKEY 08000

E-mail: mkarakas73@yahoo.com

Received 19 Mar., 2007
Revised 21 Sept., 2007

Contents

• Abstract
• Introduction
• The Nature of Science as a Content Area
• The influence of constructivism on the research of the nature of Science
• Influence of constructivism on the teaching of the nature of Science
• Conclusion and implications
• References

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Abstract

This paper is an general article about the influence of constructivism on nature of science Constructivism has influenced research on the teaching and learning of nature of science, as well as actual teaching of the nature of science ideas. In the area of research, a constructivist learning theory perspective has influenced researchers to shift from using quantitative research techniques to using qualitative research methods in investigating the nature of science in the science classrooms. In the area of promoting the teaching of the nature of science, a constructivist learning theory perspective has influenced science educators to shift from merely emphasizing the teaching of the history of science in science classrooms to sequencing in instruction in science lessons and promotion of better teacher preparation programs in the universities.

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