Constructing Worlds through Science Education

Section A: Explanation, Models, Modeling in Science Education 1. Horses for Courses? 2. History and Philosophy of Science through Models: The Case of Chemical Kinetics 3. A Cause of Ahistorical Science Teaching: Use of Hybrid Models 4. Epistemological Resources for Thought Experimentation in Science Education 5. Modelling, Teachers' Views on the Nature of Modelling and Implications for the Education of Modellers Section B: Relating Science Education and Technology Education 6. The Interface Between Science Education and Technology Education 7. Positioning Models in Science Education and in Design and Technology Education 8. Modelling: Promoting Creativity whilst Forging Links Between Science Education and Design and Technology Education 9. Research and Development on Satellites in Education Section C: Informal Education in Science and Technology 10. Informal Chemical Education 11. The Design of Interactive Exhibits to Promote the Making of Meaning 12. Models and Discourse: A Primary Science Visit to a Museum Section D: Alternative Conceptions and Science Education 13. Eliciting Students' Views Using an Interview - About - Instances Technique 14. Concepts, Misconceptions and Alternative Conceptions: Changing Perspectives in Science Education 15. Children's Science and its Consequences for Teaching 16. Constructive Science Education