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Archived Version 2019 - 2020
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Description This module supports students in developing their conceptual and pedagogical knowledge regarding different characteristics of the Nature of Science (NoS), including the history of ideas in science and the impact that these ideas have had on society in the past and at the present time. Throughout the module students will be provided with opportunities to engage with, critique and reflect on a range of pedagogies for teaching about the Nature of Science. Students will also be afforded opportunities to critique, reflect on, discuss and debate literature, issues and controversies relating to teaching and learning nature of science. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Learning Outcomes 1. Identify and discuss some important issues and controversies surrounding the nature of science. 2. Analyse conceptions regarding the Nature, history, philosophy and sociology of science in a critical and sophisticated manner. 3. Demonstrate an informed awareness of some of the issues pertinent to NoS that may be transferred to the general public, especially primary/ post-primary school pupils. 4. Apply basic methodologies in teaching about NoS as part of primary and/ or post-primary curricula. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml |
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Learning Activities Nature of science and teaching about NoSPedagogy and methodology of teaching about the nature, history, sociology and philosophy of science e.g. Popper, Kuhn, Lakatos, Feyerabend. Pseudohistory and pseudoscience; practical examples.Man and the UniverseHistory of science: Aristotle, Copernicus, Galileo - overview of their contributions and historical contexts. Sociology of science: Space exploration and research; space technology, purposes of research in space.Man and the EnvironmentContemporary environmental issues: fossil fuels and the chemistry of combustion; carbon dioxide, greenhouse gases and global warming; depletion of the ozone layer. Sociology of science in society; public perceptions of science. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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