Democratic Science Teaching: A Role for the History of Science

This paper recommends a role for the history of science in democratic science education, suggesting a dialogical mode of science instruction that captures what John Dewey considered most crucial to democracy--completely open communication. (SM)

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Published in:Interchange (Toronto. 1984) 1993-01, Vol.24 (1-2), p.29-39
Main Authors: Garrison, James W, Lawwill, Kenneth S
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Democratic Communication
Democratic Values
Dewey (John)
Dialogic Education
Educational philosophy
Foundations of Education
Higher Education
History
Inquiry
Science Curriculum
Science Education
Science History
Teaching Methods
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Summary:This paper recommends a role for the history of science in democratic science education, suggesting a dialogical mode of science instruction that captures what John Dewey considered most crucial to democracy--completely open communication. (SM)
ISSN:0826-4805
1573-1790
DOI:10.1007/BF01447338