The Images of Science Through Cultural Lenses: A Chinese Study on the Nature of Science

The Images of Science Through Cultural Lenses: A Chinese Study on the Nature of Science
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Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages : 122
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ISBN-10 : 9789460919428
ISBN-13 : 9460919421
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Book Synopsis The Images of Science Through Cultural Lenses: A Chinese Study on the Nature of Science by : Hongming Ma

Download or read book The Images of Science Through Cultural Lenses: A Chinese Study on the Nature of Science written by Hongming Ma and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-09-15 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are the images of science held by learners the same across cultures? What are the implications for science education? This book explores the nature of science from a cultural perspective. Located in the Chinese cultural context, the book examines the nexus between characteristics of Chinese thinking and the understanding of the nature of science in Chinese traditional culture. The dramatic cultural change as a result of the introduction of Western culture was accompanied by the dramatic reconstruction of the image of science. The Chinese science education echoes the understanding of the nature of science in each cultural historical period. Reflecting the tension and dilemmas of understanding the nature of science at the policy making level, the images of science held by Chinese science teachers represent a mixture of influences by values and beliefs that are embedded in the imported science and by Chinese native cultural beliefs. The book concludes with suggestions of change of practice in science education for a more realistic image of science not only within the field of education but also in society at large.


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