The potential of palaeontology for science education
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The potential of palaeontology for science education. / Estrup, Eliza Jarl; Achiam, Marianne.
In: NorDiNa: Nordic Studies in Science Education, Vol. 15, No. 1, 2019.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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T1 - The potential of palaeontology for science education
AU - Estrup, Eliza Jarl
AU - Achiam, Marianne
PY - 2019
Y1 - 2019
N2 - Science education frequently portrays science as a monolithic and experimental endeavour. Here, we argue that to counteract this simplistic conception of science, a reintroduction of the historically oriented sciences is in order. To this end, we analyse the discipline of palaeontology and its educational relevance. Using Kuhn’s disciplinary matrix, we deconstruct palaeontology into elements for educational purposes, and subsequently examine how these elements can be utilised to enrich contemporary science curricula. We conclude by discussing how including palaeontology in science education encourages diversity, pluralism, and ultimately, public interest in science.
AB - Science education frequently portrays science as a monolithic and experimental endeavour. Here, we argue that to counteract this simplistic conception of science, a reintroduction of the historically oriented sciences is in order. To this end, we analyse the discipline of palaeontology and its educational relevance. Using Kuhn’s disciplinary matrix, we deconstruct palaeontology into elements for educational purposes, and subsequently examine how these elements can be utilised to enrich contemporary science curricula. We conclude by discussing how including palaeontology in science education encourages diversity, pluralism, and ultimately, public interest in science.
KW - Faculty of Science
KW - palaentology
KW - education
KW - disciplinary matrix
KW - historical science
KW - experimental science
KW - natural history
U2 - 10.5617/nordina.5253
DO - 10.5617/nordina.5253
M3 - Journal article
VL - 15
JO - NorDiNa: Nordic Studies in Science Education
JF - NorDiNa: Nordic Studies in Science Education
SN - 1504-4556
IS - 1
ER -
ID: 203371460