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Philosophical Confusion in Chemical Education Research
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Eric R. Scerri
Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1569
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May 2003
Vol. 80 No. 5
p. 468
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| Abstract |
The reputation of chemical education research among mainstream chemists is in need of improvement. This paper makes the claim that the present state of affairs is partly the result of the careless use of philosophical terms such as constructivism, behaviorism, and relativism. The relevance of these developments to the Science Wars debate is briefly examined, and some positive recommendations are proposed to remedy the situation.
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Scerri, Eric R. J. Chem. Educ. 2003 80 468.
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CER Constructivism; Chemical Education Research; History / Philosophy
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