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Title: | Contemporary Scientists Discuss the Need for Openness and Open-Mindedness in Science and Society | Contributor(s): | Mulhall, Pamela J (author); Smith, Dorothy V (author) ; Hart, Christina E (author); Gunstone, Richard F (author) | Publication Date: | 2017-10 | Early Online Version: | 2016-09-10 | DOI: | 10.1007/s11165-016-9554-6 | Handle Link: | https://hdl.handle.net/1959.11/29575 | Abstract: | We report on findings from a qualitative study of Australian scientists whose work brings them into contact with the public. This research sought to understand how a school science curriculum could better represent the work of scientists today. We discuss the views expressed by our participant scientists about the importance of openness and open-mindedness in their work, including their engagement with the public. They described openness as an important characteristic of science. Our participants also see open-mindedness on the part of both scientists and members of the public as important for productive relationships. They see the development of such relationships as an essential facet of their work. The views expressed by these scientists provide a provocative insight into the ways in which contemporary scientists see their work and relationships with their communities. Their perspectives have important implications for approaches to teaching science in schools. | Publication Type: | Journal Article | Source of Publication: | Research in Science Education, 47(5), p. 1151-1168 | Publisher: | Springer Netherlands | Place of Publication: | Netherlands | ISSN: | 1573-1898 0157-244X |
Fields of Research (FoR) 2008: | 130212 Science, Technology and Engineering Curriculum and Pedagogy 160808 Sociology and Social Studies of Science and Technology |
Fields of Research (FoR) 2020: | 390113 Science, technology and engineering curriculum and pedagogy 441007 Sociology and social studies of science and technology |
Socio-Economic Objective (SEO) 2008: | 970113 Expanding Knowledge in Education 930302 Syllabus and Curriculum Development |
Socio-Economic Objective (SEO) 2020: | 280109 Expanding knowledge in education 280114 Expanding knowledge in Indigenous studies 160301 Assessment, development and evaluation of curriculum |
Peer Reviewed: | Yes | HERDC Category Description: | C1 Refereed Article in a Scholarly Journal |
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Appears in Collections: | Journal Article School of Education |
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