Assessing Personal Conceptions of Nature of Science: A Self-Study of Nature of Science Instruction in a College-Level Biology Course

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Chapter Title

Assessing Personal Conceptions of Nature of Science: A Self-Study of Nature of Science Instruction in a College-Level Biology Course

Book Title

Teaching Nature of Science Across Contexts and Grade Levels: Explorations through Action Research and Self Study

Chapter Author(s)

Nicole C. Nelson, Tina N. Stamper

Editors

Dr. Valarie L. Akerson, Dr. Ingrid S. Carter

ISBN

978-1-952092-38-1

Pages

305-322

Chapter Highlights

  • College instructor’s Self-Study of Nature of Science
  • Examination of personally held beliefs and understandings of Nature of Science
  • Teaching Nature of Science in a college-level biology laboratory
  • College student beliefs and understandings of Nature of Science
  • Use of a Critical Friend in Self-Study methodology


Citation

Nelson, N. C., Stamper, T. N. (2022). Assessing Personal Conceptions of Nature of Science: A Self-Study of Nature of Science Instruction in a College-Level Biology Course. In V. L. Akerson & I. S. Carter (Eds.), Teaching Nature of Science Across Contexts and Grade Levels: Explorations through Action Research and Self Study (pp. 305-322). ISTES Organization.



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