Students Understanding of Research Methodology in the Context of Dynamics of Scientific Progress

This book discusses how to improve high school students' understanding of research methodology based on alternative interpretations of data, role of controversies, creativity and the scientific method, in the context of the oil drop experiment. These aspects form an important part of the nature of science (NOS). The study reported in this volume is is based on a reflective, explicit and activity-based approach to teaching nature of science (NOS) that can facilitate high school students' understanding of how scientists elaborate theoretical frameworks, design experiments, report data that leads to controversies and finally with the collaboration of the scientific community a consensus is reached. Most students changed their perspective and drew concept maps in which they emphasized the creative, accumulative, controversial nature of science and the scientific method.

Deals with the topic of atomic structure which is considered to be difficult for students to understand Based on actual classroom practice which does not require extra time or resources students to understand not only the atomic structure but also how science progresses Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Inhalt
Introduction.- Theoretical Framework.- Method.- Results and Discussion.- Conclusions and Educational Implications.- Appendix 1 (Study Guide based on the Millikan-Ehrenhaft Controversy).- References. <p