The Sharing of Personal Science and the Narrative Element in Science Education

The Sharing of Personal Science and the Narrative Element in Science Education

Explores the use of narrative as a vehicle for sharing, communicating, and understanding personal experience. Argues that the narrative is a useful form of expression that is too often neglected in science education. Through stories students may begin to more successfully see the subtle dimensions o...

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Published in:Science education (Salem, Mass.) Vol. 75; no. 6; p. 707
Main Authors: Martin, Brian E, Brouwer, Wytze
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: 01-11-1991
Subjects:
Concept Formation
Elementary Secondary Education
Higher Education
Narration
Science and Society
Science Education
Science Instruction
Scientific Concepts
Scientific Literacy
Secondary School Science
Teaching Methods
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Summary:Explores the use of narrative as a vehicle for sharing, communicating, and understanding personal experience. Argues that the narrative is a useful form of expression that is too often neglected in science education. Through stories students may begin to more successfully see the subtle dimensions of science and understand the ways in which science, culture, and worldview interact. (PR)
ISSN:0036-8326
DOI:10.1002/sce.3730750610