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Transversal traits in science education research relevant for teaching and research: A meta‐interpretative study
Author(s) -
Lopes J. Bernardino,
Silva António Alberto,
Cravino José P.,
Costa Nilza,
Marques Luís,
Campos Carlos
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
journal of research in science teaching
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.067
H-Index - 131
eISSN - 1098-2736
pISSN - 0022-4308
DOI - 10.1002/tea.20225
Subject(s) - transversal (combinatorics) , educational research , relevance (law) , formative assessment , curriculum , science education , mathematics education , meta analysis , psychology , sociology , pedagogy , engineering ethics , political science , medicine , mathematical analysis , mathematics , law , engineering
This study is a meta‐interpretative analysis that focuses on research conducted and published by other researchers. Concepts central to this study include global practical relevance , curriculum design , and formative situation . We analyzed 35 studies selected from 374 published studies in the years 2000 and 2001 in three journals referenced in the International Scientific Index . Using a replicable methodology developed specifically for this research, we found evidence of s clusters of variables that suggest the existence of transversal traits in the 35 science education research studies. These results form a reference framework of theoretical and practical knowledge relevant for research and practice pertaining to teaching and learning science. © 2008 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Res Sci Teach 45: 574–599, 2008