Understanding modelling in technology and science: The potential of stories from the field

International Journal of Technology and Design Education

Volumn 21, Issue 3, 2011, Pages 381-394

  France, Bev ^a   Compton, Vicki J ^a   Gilbert, John K ^b  

^a UNIVERSITY OF AUCKLAND   (New Zealand)

^b UNIVERSITY OF READING   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Modelling; Science; Scientific literacy; Technological literacy; Technology

Indexed keywords

CRITICAL DIMENSION; CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT; MODELLING; NATURE OF SCIENCE; NEW ZEALAND; SCIENCE; SCIENTIFIC LITERACY; TECHNOLOGICAL KNOWLEDGE; TECHNOLOGICAL LITERACY;

CURRICULA;

TECHNOLOGY;

EID: 80052941431     PISSN: 09577572     EISSN: 15731804     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s10798-010-9126-4     Document Type: Article

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