What is my theory of knowledge?
Epistemological Stances
Here I explore my epistemological stances around science education.
Social Environments
Learning occurs in social environments where individuals bring their cultural perspectives and engage in interactions that lead to a common consensus.
Life Experiences
Students have developed epistemologies based on their life experiences, and these epistemologies are relevant to science learning.
Students and Families
Students and families are sources of information and learning that can serve to better inform classroom practices.
Supporting Stories
Students’ stories and experiences are valid sources of scientific data, whether they can be generalized or not.
Student Empowerment
Classrooms should serve as spaces for student empowerment by providing new perspectives on science learning and ways of science teaching.
Real-World Investigations
Students should engage in real-world scientific investigations and problem-solving about issues important to them and their communities.