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The 'Freezing' of Science: Consequences of the Dogmatic Teaching of Ecology.

Authors :
del Solar, Rafael Gonzalez
Marone, Luis
Source :
Bioscience. Aug 2001 51(8):683-686.
Publication Year :
2001

Abstract

Analyzes some epistemological attributes of ecological hypotheses and theories and tries to connect them with the need for teaching strategies that take into account the strong provisional character of ecological knowledge. Shows that critical thinking is an essential tool in both learning and practicing ecological science. (DDR)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0006-3568
Volume :
51
Issue :
8
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
Bioscience
Publication Type :
Electronic Resource
Accession number :
EJ637960
Document Type :
Guides - Classroom - Teacher<br />Journal Articles<br />Opinion Papers