Research Questions

Case

Students’ Approach

Does studying Nature of science in a student-centered classroom change students’ conception of Science?

A

Changes in her ideas about theory evolving were found. She has a Popperian point of view at the end of the second semester.

B

His ideas about conception of science become clearer although her attitude towards the NOS did not change.

C

His concepts of science improved during these two semesters. He analyzed the progression of science using Popperian philosophy.

D

His thinking levels about concepts of science improved although there were no changes in his attitude towards the Nature of Science.