The purpose of this article is to provide an overview of the nature of models and their uses in
the science classroom based on a theoretical review of literature. The ideas that science …

We provide an analysis of the existing literature on the assessment of modeling as a
scientific competence focusing on empirical research findings. Out of 802 searched citations …

It is commonly held that the teacher is the most important factor in student learning
(Committee on Science and Mathematics Teacher Preparation, 2001). We who educate …

The inclusion of the practice of “developing and using models” in the Framework for K-12
Science Education and in the Next Generation Science Standards provides an opportunity …

In this paper, the role of modelling in the teaching and learning of science is reviewed. In
order to represent what is entailed in modelling, a'model of modelling'framework is …

It is argued that a central role for models and modelling would greatly increase the
authenticity of the science curriculum. The range of ontological states available for the notion …

Constructing Representations to Learn in Science Current research into student learning in
science has shifted attention from the traditional cognitivist perspectives of conceptual …

Findings generated by recent research in science education, international debate on the
guiding purposes of science education and the nature of scientific and technological literacy …

This chapter briefly traces the history of nature of science (NOS) orientations in science
education, notes some differences in the way NOS is defined and in arguments used to …

This book is a guide for teachers, student teachers, teacher educators, science education
researchers and curriculum developers who wish to get to grips with the vast and complex …