Some References for Teaching Science Based on a Holistic Explanation of the Nature of Science

Document Type : پژوهشی

Authors

• parvin Bazghandi ¹
• saeid zarghami-hamrah ¹
• yahya ghaedi ¹
• alireza mahmudnia ²
• Khosrow bagheri noaparast ³

¹ kharazmi university

² tarbiat modares university

³ University of New South Wales

10.22067/fe.v6i1.48378

Abstract

The aim of present study is providing an explanation of the roles that different aspects of the science nature play in teaching science. Through a holistic attitude according to complexity theory, it is argued that raising philosophical questions in history, sociology, and psychology helps in clarifying the nature of science. According to the findings, there is a need for a revision in the inductive insights and a focus on the constructivist dimension in teaching. Thinking about the history of science would facilitate understanding science in the context of history. The sociological implication of the science indicates to the significance share of scientists in social development,and the interaction between scientists and other social agents such as philosophers and artists. Philosophizing in the field of psychology reveals that encouraging the students to think about science freely and based on the aesthetic and metaphysical inclinations could provide the chances for the development of new ideas in the learners. Finally, developing a holistic view in the learners is important.

Keywords

• Teaching science
• Complexity theory
• The nature of science

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