This book develops a theoretical framework for introducing students to "science in the making" - scientific practice imbued with arguments, controversies, and competition among rival theories and explanations - and moving from there to understanding to the Nature of Science.

Mansoor Niaz is Professor in the Chemistry Department at Universidad de Oriente, Cumaná, Venezuela.

Contents

Preface

Acknowledgments

1. Introduction
2. Science in the Making and Heuristic Principles in a Historical Context
3. Students and Teachers' Understanding of Nature of Science
4. How to Introduce Nature of science in the Classroom?
5. Role of Heuristic Principles in Understanding Nature of Science
6. How Views of Leon Cooper (Nobel Laureate) can Influence In-service Teachers' Understanding of Nature of Science?
7. Martin Perl's (Nobel Laureate) Perspective on Nature of Science and Teaching Science
8. Conclusion: From Science in the Making to Understanding Nature of Science

Notes

References

Index