Chemistry Education and Contributions from History and Philosophy of Science. (2016)

• Record Type: Book
• Other Names: Niaz, Mansoor
• Contents: Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Foreword -- Chapter 1 Introduction -- Chapter 2 Models, theories and laws in philosophy of science and science education -- Chapter 3 Nature of science in science education: An integrated view -- Chapter 4 Understanding atomic models in chemistry: Why do models change? -- Chapter 5 Understanding stoichiometry: Do scientific laws help in learning science? -- Chapter 6 Understanding valence bond and molecular orbital models: Contingency at work -- Chapter 7 An overview of research in chemistry education -- Chapter 8 Conclusions: From empiricism to historicism to naturalism and beyond -- References -- Appendices.
• Publisher Details: Place of publication not identified : Springer International Publishing
• Publication Date: 2016
• Extent: 1 online resource
• Subjects: 370; Education; History; Philosophy and science; Science -- Study and teaching; Science_xStudy and teaching; Science_xPhilosophy; EDUCATION -- Essays; EDUCATION -- Organizations & Institutions; EDUCATION -- Reference; Education; History; Philosophy and science; Science -- Study and teaching; Science -- History; Science -- Philosophy & Social Aspects; History of science; Philosophy of science; Science -- Study & Teaching; Teaching of a specific subject; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 3319262483; 9783319262482; 9783319262468; 3319262467
• Related ISBNs: 3319262467
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Print version record.
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