STEM practices and model-based reasoning

November 7th, 2014 | RESEARCH

The adoption of the Next Generation Science Standards means that many educators who adhere to model-based reasoning styles of science will have to adapt their programs and curricula. In addition, all practitioners will have to teach modeling, and model-based reasoning is a useful way to do so. This brief offers perspectives drawn from Lehrer and Schauble, two early theorists in model-based reasoning.

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Kerri Wingert, Author, University of Washington

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Audience: Educators | Teachers | Elementary School Children (6-10) | Evaluators | Middle School Children (11-13) | Museum | ISE Professionals | Youth | Teen (up to 17)
Discipline: Education and learning science | Nature of science
Resource Type: Research Brief | Research Products
Environment Type: Informal | Formal Connections | K-12 Programs | Public Programs