Models in explanations, Part 1 : Horses for courses?

摘要: This is the first of two papers which seeks to identify some issues associated with role models in scientific explanations. Starting from a broad definition, typology explanations developed and notion ‘appropriateness’ explored. Some characteristics sought provided for by scientists, science curricula, teachers students are identified. Finally, nature their contribution In Part 2 (Gilbert et al. 1998), understandings generated discussed, together an appraisal those not commonly or attempted.