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The HS Lab Experience: Reconsidering the Role of Evidence, Explanation, and the Language of Science

January 1, 2004 | Public Programs, Informal/Formal Connections
The purpose of this paper is to examine the role of laboratory-based science from a perspective that synthesizes developments in (1) science studies, e.g., history, philosophy and sociology of science and (2) the learning sciences, e.g., cognitive science, philosophy of mind, educational psychology, social psychology, computer sciences, linguistics, and (3) educational research focusing on the design of learning environments that promote dynamic assessments. Taken together these three domains have reshaped our thinking about the role inquiry, and in turn the laboratory, has in science education programs.

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  • Richard Duschl
    Author
    Rutgers University
  • Citation

    Resource Type: Report
    Discipline: Education and learning science | General STEM | Nature of science
    Audience: Youth/Teen (up to 17) | General Public | Educators/Teachers | Museum/ISE Professionals | Scientists
    Environment Type: Public Programs | Laboratory Programs | Informal/Formal Connections | K-12 Programs

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