Modeling Theory in Science Education

Preface. 1: Fundamental Tenets of Modeling Theory. 1.1. Physical Realities and Human Cognition. 1.2. Experiential Knowledge. 1.3. Traded Knowledge. 1.4. Paradigms. 1.5. Scientific Paradigms. 1.6. Patterns. 1.7. Model-centered Epistemology. 1.8. Modeling Methodology. 2: Modeling Schemata. 2.1. Systems. 2.2. Modeling Schemata. 2.3. Model Domain. 2.4. Model Composition. 2.5. Model Structure. 2.6. Model Organization. 2.7. Model Viability. 2.8. Concept Schema. 3: Paradigmatic Evolution. 3.1. Paradigmatic Profile. 3.2. Naïve Realism. 3.3. Paradigmatic Profile Evolution. 3.4. Paradigmatic Threshold. 3.5. From Mixed Beliefs about Science to Reliable Knowledge about Physical Realities. 3.6. Insightful Regulation. 3.7. Affective Controls. 3.8. Structured Evolution. 4: Modeling Program. 4.1. Didactic Transposition. 4.2. Model-Based Content. 4.3. Model Deployment Activities. 4.4. Modeling Tools. 4.5. Reflective Inquiry. 4.6. Assessment and Evaluation. 5: Learning Cycles. 5.1. Modeling Cycles. 5.2. Exploration. 5.3. Model Adduction. 5.4. Model Formulation. 5.5. Model Deployment. 5.6. Model Evaluation and Paradigmatic Synthesis. 5.7. Teacher-mediated Learning. References. Index.