S3.16 Administrative Symposium: Putting nature of science research into classroom practice: real teachers...real teaching

Abstract

The philosophical and empirical work on nature of science is rich. But how is this work translated into practice by classroom teachers? What are teachers actually doing in their classrooms to teach about the epistemological basis of science? How do they take research recommendations and implement them in their daily practice? What challenges do they encounter? What supports and resources are most helpful? This symposium gathers researchers, teacher educators, and teachers to discuss the reality and practicality of presenting the epistemological basis of science within the confines of a science classroom. Practicing K-12 teachers will present examples of their teaching and describe their experiences of putting research into practice.