Social Constructivism, the Gospel of Science, and the Teaching of Physics

摘要: During the last two decades, science studies have increasingly been dominated by ideas related to social constructivism and sociology of scientific knowledge. This paper offers a critical examination some basic claims this branch argues that constructivists cannot explain most characteristic features physical sciences. The implications for education are considered. I conclude if in physics consistently followed philosophy knowledge its more extreme versions it would mean end physics. However, rejection does not imply or cultural their value education.