Science Teaching: The Contribution of History and Philosophy of Science, 20th Anniversary Revised and Expanded Edition - Paperback

by Michael R. Matthews (Author)

Science Teaching explains how history and philosophy of science contributes to the resolution of persistent theoretical, curricular and pedagogical issues in science education, and shows why it is essential for science teachers to know about the history and philosophy of the subject they teach.　

Author Biography

Michael R. Matthews is an Honorary Associate Professor in the School of Education at the University of New South Wales, Australia. He is Founding Editor of the international journal Science & Education; Founding President of the International History, Philosophy and Science Teaching Group; and President of the Inter-Divisional Teaching Commission of the International Union of History and Philosophy of Science. He has trained, taught and published in science education and in history and philosophy of science.