Epistemic uncertainty and the support of productive struggle during scientific modeling for knowledge co‐development

• Published in: Journal of research in science teaching Vol. 59; no. 3; pp. 383 - 422
• Main Author: Chen, Ying‐Chih
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Hoboken, USA John Wiley & Sons, Inc 01.03.2022; Wiley; Wiley Subscription Services, Inc
• Subjects: Ambiguity (Context); Anatomy; Elementary School Science; Elementary School Teachers; epistemic uncertainty; Epistemology; Human Body; Knowledge; Learner Engagement; model and modeling; pedagogical resource; Physiology; productive struggle; Respiratory system; Science Instruction; Science Teachers; Scientific Concepts; Scientific knowledge; Sensemaking; Single case studies; Student Role; Students; Teachers; Teaching Methods; Textbooks; Uncertainty; uncertainty management

There is a considerable amount of research on the nature and effectiveness of modeling as applied to student learning in science. However, few studies have examined the role of students' epistemic uncertainty in modeling and how teachers collaborate with students to recognize and utilize it as...