History, Philosophy and Sociology of Science in Science Education: Results from the Third International Mathematics and Science Study

Utilizes the rich data collected in the Third International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) to unveil the current conditions of history, philosophy, and sociology of science in science education in approximately 40 TIMSS countries. Provides recommendations based on analysis results to science...

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Published inScience & education Vol. 10; no. 1-2; pp. 51 - 70
Main Authors Wang, Hsingchi A, Schmidt, William H
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 2001
Subjects
Crosscultural Analysis
Education
Elementary Secondary Education
Higher Education
Mathematics
Mathematics Education
Philosophy
Science
Science Education History
Scientific Knowledge
Sociology
Third International Mathematics and Science Study
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Summary:Utilizes the rich data collected in the Third International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) to unveil the current conditions of history, philosophy, and sociology of science in science education in approximately 40 TIMSS countries. Provides recommendations based on analysis results to science educators around the world. (Author/SAH)
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ISSN:0926-7220
DOI:10.1023/A:1008704531439