Contents
Introduction -- The role of presuppositions, contradictions, controversies and speculations versus Kuhnʹs "normal science" -- A rationale for mixed methods (integrative) research programs in education -- Exploring alternative approaches to methodology in educational research -- Can findings of qualitative research in education be generalized? -- Qualitative methodology and its pitfalls in educational research -- Did Columbus hypothesize or predict? : facilitating teachersʹ understanding of hypotheses and predictions -- Facilitating teachersʹ understanding of alternative interpretations of conceptual change -- Progressive transitions in teachersʹ understanding of nature of science based on historical controversies -- What "ideas-about-science" should be taught in school science? -- Whither constructivism? : understanding the tentative nature of scientific knowledge -- Conclusion: methodologists need to catch up with practicing researchers
