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Thomas Huxley's Contributions to Science Education.

Authors :
Moon, Thomas C.
Source :
Science Education; Jan-Mar1971, Vol. 55 Issue 1, p39-43, 5p
Publication Year :
1971

Abstract

The article looks into the contributions of British scientist Thomas Huxley to science education in Great Britain. The article features the circumstances that influenced Huxley's career. Huxley became known for his lecture with the working-class and his foremost defense of Charles Darwin's evolutionary theory. The author also emphasized the significant contributions of Huxley on educational methods as well as in the natural sciences. The achievements of Huxley includes: (1) changes in the scientific nomenclature with the development of the term biology; and (2) renovation of the circular offerings within the natural sciences.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00368326
Volume :
55
Issue :
1
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Science Education
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
19155174
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1002/sce.3730550108