Michael Matthews

Honorary Associate Professor

A/Professor Michael Matthews is an Honorary Associate Professor in the School of Education, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, UNSW. For further information please see Associate Professor Matthews' School profile.

Research Summary:
History and philosophy in science education; philosophy of education

publications
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Books
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Matthews MR, 2019, Feng Shui Teaching about Science and Pseudoscience, Springer, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-18822-1
2019
Matthews MR, 2015, Science Teaching: The Contribution of History and Philosophy of Science, 2nd, Routledge, New York, http://www.amazon.com/Science-Teaching-Contribution-Philosophy-Anniversary/dp/0415519349
2015
Matthews MR, 2000, Time for Science Education: How Teaching the History and Philosophy of Pendulum Motion Can Contribute to Science Literacy, Original, kluwer academic publishers, new york, USA
2000
Matthews MR, 1995, Challenging New Zealand Science Education,, first, dunmore press, palmerston north, new zealand
1995
Matthews M, 1994, Science Teaching: The Role of History and Philosophy of Science, Routledge, London
1994
Matthews M, 1982, Pyrmont & Ultimo: A History, Pyrmont Ultimo History Project, Sydney
1982
Matthews MR, 1980, The Marxist Theory of Schooling: A Study in Epistemology and Education,, first, the harvester press, brighton, UK
1980
Book Chapters
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Matthews M, 2020, 'The Contribution of Philosophy to Science Teacher Education', in Colgan AD; Maxwell B (ed.), The Importance of Philosophical Thinking in Teacher Education, routledge, new york, pp. 121 - 142
2020
Matthews M, 2019, 'Mach’s Educational Theory and Practice', in Ernst Mach – Life, Work, Influence, Springer, Cham, pp. 553 - 570, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-04378-0
2019
Matthews M, 2019, 'Mario Bunge and the Enlightenment Tradition in Education', in Matthews MR (ed.), Mario Bunge A Centenary Festschrift, Springer, dordrecht, pp. 645 - 682, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-16673-1_36
2019
Matthews M, 2019, 'An Introduction to the Life, Achievements and Festschrift of Mario Bunge', in Mario Bunge: A Centenary Festschrift, springer, dordrecht, pp. 1 - 28, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-16673-1
2019
Matthews MR, 2018, 'Feng Shui: Educational Responsibilities and Opportunities', in matthews MR (ed.), History, Philosophy and Science Teaching: New Perspectives., edn. first, Springer, Dordrecht, pp. 3 - 41, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-62616-1
2018
Matthews MR, 2015, 'Empiricism', in Encyclopedia of Science Education, edn. English, Springer, Dordrecht, pp. 369 - 371, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-2150-0
2015
Matthews MR, 2015, 'History of Science in the Curriculum', in Encyclopedia of Science Education, Springer, Dordrecht, pp. 459 - 462, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-2150-0
2015
Matthews MR, 2014, 'Introduction: History, purpose and content of the handbook', in Matthews MR (ed.), International Handbook of Research in History, Philosophy and Science Teaching, Springer, pp. 1 - 18, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-7654-8
2014
Matthews MR, 2014, 'Pendulum Motion: A Case Study in How History and Philosophy can Contribute to Science Education', in International Handbook of Research in History, Philosophy and Science Teaching, Springer, Dordrecht, The Netherlands, pp. 19 - 56, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-7654-8_2
2014
Matthews MR, 2014, 'Radical Constructivism: Ernst von Glasersfeld', in Encyclopedia of Educational Theory and Philosophy, edn. first, SAGE, Los Angeles, pp. 690 - 693, http://www.sagepub.com/books/Book238016?bookType=%22Reference%20Books%22&subject=C00&sortBy=defaultPubDate%20desc&fs=1
2014
Matthews MR, 2014, 'Science, Worldviews and Education', in Matthews MR (ed.), International Handbook of Research in History, Philosophy and Science Teaching, edn. first, Springer Netherlands, Dordrecht, pp. 1585 - 1636, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-7654-8
2014
Matthews MR, 2014, 'Positivism', in Encyclopedia of Educational Theory and Philosophy, edn. first, SAGE, Los Angeles, USA, pp. 639 - 641, http://www.sagepub.com/books/Book238016?bookType=%22Reference%20Books%22&subject=C00&sortBy=defaultPubDate%20desc&fs=1
2014
Matthews MR, 2012, 'Changing the focus: From nature of science (NOS) to features of science (FOS)', in Advances in Nature of Science Research: Concepts and Methodologies, pp. 3 - 26, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-2457-0_1
2012
Matthews MR, 2009, 'Science, Worldviews and Education Preface', in Matthews MR (ed.), SCIENCE, WORLDVIEWS AND EDUCATION, SPRINGER, http://gateway.webofknowledge.com/gateway/Gateway.cgi?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000272514100001&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1
2009
Matthews MR; Gauld CF; Stinner A, 2005, 'The pendulum: Its place in science, culture and pedagogy', in Matthews MR; Gauld CF; Stinner A (ed.), The Pendulum: Scientific, Historical, Philosophical and Educational Perspectives, Springer Publishing Company, Dordrecht, The Netherlands, pp. 1 - 17, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/1-4020-3526-8_1
2005
Matthews MR, 2005, 'Idealisation and Galileo`s Pendulum Discoveries: Historical, Philosophical and Pedagogical Considerations', in Matthews MR; Gauld CF; Stinner A (ed.), The Pendulum: Scientific, Historical, Philosophical and Educational Perspectives, Springer Publishing Company, Dordrecht, The Netherlands, pp. 209 - 235, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/1-4020-3526-8_15
2005
Matthews MR, 2003, 'Teaching Science', in Curren R (ed.), A Companion to the Philosophy of Education, Blackwell Publishing, Oxford, UK, pp. 342 - 353, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/9780470996454.ch25
2003
Matthews MR, 2001, 'Methodology and politics in science: The fate of Huygens` 1673 proposal of the Seconds Pendulum as an international standard of length and some educational suggestions', in Bevilaqua F; Giannetto E (ed.), Science Education and Culture - The contribution of history and philosophy of science, edn. Original, Kluwer Academic Publishers, The Netherlands, pp. 293 - 301
2001
Matthews MR, 2000, 'Constructivism in Science and Mathematics Education', in Constructivism in education, edn. Original, University of Chicago Press, Chicago, pp. 161 - 192
2000
Matthews MR, 1998, 'The nature of science and science education', in International Handbook of Science Education, edn. Original, Kluwer Academic Publishers, Dordrecht, Netherlands, pp. 981 - 999
1998
Matthews MR, 1998, 'Introductory comments on constructivism in science education', in Constructivism in Science Education, edn. Original, Kluwer Academic Publishers, Dordrecht, Netherlands, pp. 1 - 10
1998
Conference Papers
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Matthews MR, 2004, 'Rescuing two positivist "babies" from the educational bathwater', in Higgins C (ed.), Philosophy of Education 2004, PHILOSOPHY EDUCATION SOC PUBLICATIONS OFFICE, Toronto, CANADA, pp. 223 - 232, presented at 60th Annual Meeting of the Philosophy-of-Education-Society, Toronto, CANADA, 26 March 2004 - 29 March 2004, http://gateway.webofknowledge.com/gateway/Gateway.cgi?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000228388400035&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1
2004
Matthews MR, 2003, 'Data, phenomena, and theory: How clarifying the concepts can illuminate the nature of science', in Alston K (ed.), PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION 2003, PHILOSOPHY EDUCATION SOC PUBLICATIONS OFFICE, Miami, FL, pp. 283 - 292, presented at 2003 Philosophy of Eduction Meeting, Miami, FL, 27 March 2003 - 31 March 2003, http://gateway.webofknowledge.com/gateway/Gateway.cgi?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000222180800043&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1
2003
Matthews MR, 2003, '`Thomas Kuhn`s Impact on Science Education: What Lessons can be Learned?', in Skordoulis C; Paleopoulou R (ed.), History and Philosphy in Science Teaching: 2nd Hellenic Conference, History and Philosphy in Science Teaching: 2nd Hellenic Conference, Athens, Greece, pp. 109 - 130, presented at History and Philosphy in Science Teaching: 2nd Hellenic Conference, Athens, Greece, 08 May 2003 - 12 May 2003
2003
Matthews MR, 1999, 'Social constructivism and mathematics education: Some comments', in Curren R (ed.), PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION 1999, PHILOSOPHY EDUCATION SOC PUBLICATIONS OFFICE, NEW ORLEANS, LA, pp. 330 - 341, presented at Annual Meeting of the Philosophy-of-Education-Society, NEW ORLEANS, LA, http://gateway.webofknowledge.com/gateway/Gateway.cgi?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000087044900050&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1
1999
Matthews MR, 1997, 'Science Literacy, Science Teaching and the Role of History and Philosophy of Science', in Dally A (ed.), History and Philosophy in Science Teaching: A means to Improve Science Literacy?, History and Philosophy in Science Teaching: A means to Improve Science Literacy?, pp. 47 - 69, presented at History and Philosophy in Science Teaching: A means to Improve Science Literacy?
1997
Conference Proceedings (Editor of)
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Matthews MR, (ed.), 2001, 'History, Philosophy and NSW Science Teaching', University of New South Wales, presented at History, Philosophy and NSW Science Teaching, University of New South Wales, 17 October 2001
2001
Edited Books
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Matthews M, (ed.), 2019, Mario Bunge: A Centenary Festschrift, Springer, https://www.springer.com/gp/book/9783030166724
2019
Matthews MR, (ed.), 2018, History, Philosophy and Science Teaching: New Perspectives,, Springer, Dordrecht, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-62616-1
2018
Matthews MR, 2014, International Handbook of Research in History, Philosophy and Science Teaching, first, Springer, Dordrecht, the Netherlands, http://www.springer.com/education+&+language/book/978-94-007-7653-1
2014
Matthews MR, 2009, Science, Worldviews and Education, springer, dordrecht, the netherlands, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-90-481-2779-5
2009
Matthews MR, (ed.), 2001, Science Education and Culture: The Role of History and Philosophy of Science, kluwer academic publishers, dordrecht, the netherlands
2001
Matthews M, (ed.), 1998, constructivism in science education: a philosophical examination, kluwer academic publishers, dordrecht,
1998
Journal articles
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Matthews MR, 2020, 'Mario Bunge (1919–2020): Physicist, philosopher, champion of science, and citizen of the world', Endeavour, vol. 44, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.endeavour.2020.100717
2020
Matthews MR, 2017, 'Mario Bunge: A Long and Productive Life', Science and Education, vol. 25, pp. 1135 - 1148
2017
Matthews MR, 2016, 'Investigating the Psychological World: Scientific Method in the Behavioural Sciences', SCIENCE & EDUCATION, vol. 25, pp. 433 - 436, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11191-016-9813-y
2016
Matthews MR, 2015, 'Reflections on 25 Years of Journal Editorship', Science and Education, vol. 24, pp. 749 - 805, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11191-015-9764-8
2015
Matthews MR, 2014, 'Discipline-based philosophy of education and classroom teaching', Theory and Research in Education, vol. 12, pp. 98 - 108, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1477878513517341
2014
Matthews MR, 2013, 'Discussions in Science: Promoting Conceptual Understanding in the Middle School Years', SCIENCE & EDUCATION, vol. 22, pp. 2053 - 2054, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11191-013-9585-6
2013
Matthews MR, 2012, 'Mario Bunge, Systematic Philosophy and Science Education: An Introduction', Science and Education, vol. 21, pp. 1393 - 1403, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11191-012-9530-0
2012
Matthews MR, 2011, 'The Invention of Air: A Story of Science, Faith, Revolution, and the Birth of America', SCIENCE & EDUCATION, vol. 20, pp. 373 - 380, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11191-010-9246-y
2011
Matthews MR, 2011, 'The Scientist's Atom and the Philosopher's Stone: How Science Succeeded and Philosophy Failed to Gain Knowledge of Atoms', SCIENCE & EDUCATION, vol. 20, pp. 173 - 190, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11191-010-9226-2
2011
Matthews MR, 2010, 'Joseph Priestley: Scientist, Philosopher, and Theologian', SCIENCE & EDUCATION, vol. 19, pp. 1013 - 1017, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11191-010-9228-0
2010
Matthews MR, 2010, 'Education, Science and Truth', BRITISH JOURNAL OF EDUCATIONAL STUDIES, vol. 58, pp. 234 - 236, http://gateway.webofknowledge.com/gateway/Gateway.cgi?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000278139800009&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1
2010
Matthews MR, 2009, 'Science and worldviews in the classroom: Joseph Priestley and photosynthesis', Science and Education, vol. 18, pp. 929 - 960, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-90-481-2779-5_14
2009
Matthews MR, 2009, 'Teaching the philosophical and worldview components of science', Science, Worldviews and Education, pp. 49 - 80, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-90-481-2779-5_3
2009
Matthews MR, 2009, 'Teaching the philosophical and worldview components of science', Science and Education, vol. 18, pp. 697 - 728, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11191-007-9132-4
2009
Matthews MR, 2009, 'Science, worldviews and education: An introduction', Science and Education, vol. 18, pp. 641 - 666, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11191-008-9170-6
2009
Matthews MR, 2009, 'Preface', Science, Worldviews and Education, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-90-481-2779-5
2009
Matthews MR, 2009, 'Science, worldviews and education', Science, Worldviews and Education, pp. 1 - 345, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-90-481-2779-5
2009
Matthews MR, 2009, 'History, philosophy, and science teaching: The new engagement', Asia-Pacific Forum on Science Learning and Teaching, vol. 10
2009
Matthews MR, 2009, 'Science and worldviews in the classroom: Joseph Priestley and photosynthesis', Science and Education, vol. 18, pp. 929 - 960, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11191-009-9184-8
2009
Matthews MR, 2009, 'Science, worldviews and education: An introduction', Science, Worldviews and Education, pp. 1 - 26, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-90-481-2779-5_1
2009
Matthews MR, 2007, 'Models in Science and Science Education: an introduction', Science and Education, vol. 16, pp. 647 - 652, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11191-007-9089-3
2007
Matthews MR; Gauld CF; Stinner A, 2006, 'Science and Education: Editorial', Science and Education, vol. 15, pp. 531 - 535, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11191-006-8427-1
2006
Matthews MR; Gauld CF; Stinner A, 2005, 'The pendulum: Scientific, historical, philosophical and educational perspectives', The Pendulum: Scientific, Historical, Philosophical and Educational Perspectives, pp. 1 - 542, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/1-4020-3526-8
2005
Matthews MR, 2004, 'Pendulum: Leon Foucault and the triumph of science', Nature, vol. 427, pp. 102 - 102
2004
Matthews MR, 2004, 'Reappraising positivism and education: The arguments of Philipp Frank and Herbert Feigl', Science and Education, vol. 13, pp. 7 - 39, http://dx.doi.org/10.1023/b:sced.0000018544.34295.8b
2004
Matthews MR, 2004, 'Thomas Kuhn`s impact on science education: What lessons can be learned?', Science Education, vol. 88, pp. 90 - 118, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/sce.10111
2004
Matthews MR; Gauld C; Stinner A, 2004, 'The pendulum: Its place in science, culture and pedagogy', Science and Education, vol. 13, pp. 261 - 277, http://dx.doi.org/10.1023/b:sced.0000041867.60452.18
2004
Matthews MR, 2003, 'Mario Bunge: Physicist and Philosopher', Science and Education, vol. 12, pp. 431 - 444
2003
Matthews MR, 2002, 'Constructivism and Science Education: A further Appraisal', Journal of Science Education and Technology, vol. 11, pp. 121 - 134, http://dx.doi.org/10.1023/A:1014661312550
2002
Southerland S; Sinatra G; Matthews MR, 2001, 'Belief, Knowledge, and science education', Educational Psychology Review, vol. 13, pp. 325 - 351, http://dx.doi.org/10.1023/A:1011913813847
2001
Matthews MR, 2001, 'Back to basics: A comment on Irzik', Studies in Philosophy and Education, vol. 20, pp. 177 - 180
2001
Matthews MR, 2001, 'Learning about scientific methodology and the `Big Picture` of science: The contribution of Pendulum motion studies', Philosophy of Education, pp. 204 - 213, http://gateway.webofknowledge.com/gateway/Gateway.cgi?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000179870600031&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a
2001
Matthews MR, 2001, 'Methodology and politics in science: The fate of Huygens' 1673 proposal of the seconds pendulum as an international standard of length and some educational suggestions', Science and Education, vol. 10, pp. 119 - 135, http://dx.doi.org/10.1023/a:1008769104489
2001
Matthews MR, 2001, 'Science and Education', Science and Education, pp. 1 - 604
2001
Matthews MR, 2001, 'How pendulum studies can promote knowledge of the nature of science', Journal of Science Education and Technology, vol. 10, pp. 359 - 368, http://dx.doi.org/10.1023/A:1012299219996
2001
Matthews MR, 2001, 'How Pendulum studies can promote knowledge of the nature of science', Journal of Science Education and Technology, vol. 10, pp. 357 - 366
2001
Matthews MR, 1998, 'Science & Education', Science and Education
1998
Matthews MR, 1998, 'How history and philosophy in the US science education standards could have promoted multidiciplinary teaching', School Science and Mathematics, pp. 285 - 293
1998
Matthews MR, 1998, 'Opportunities lost: The pendulum in the USA National Science Education Standards', Journal of Science Education and Technology, vol. 7, pp. 203 - 214, http://dx.doi.org/10.1023/A:1021888323042
1998
Matthews MR, 1998, 'In defense of modest goals for teaching about the nature of science', Journal of Research in Science Teaching, vol. 35, pp. 161 - 174, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/(SICI)1098-2736(199802)35:2<161::AID-TEA6>3.0.CO;2-Q
1998
Matthews MR, 1997, 'Editorial', Science and Education, pp. 1 - 4
1997
Matthews MR, 1997, 'James T Robinson`s Account of Philosophy of Science and Science Teaching: Some Lessons for Today from the 1960s', Science Education, vol. 81, pp. 295 - 315, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/(SICI)1098-237X(199706)81:3<295::AID-SCE3>3.0.CO;2-8
1997
Matthews MR, 1997, 'Scheffler Revisited on the Role of History and Philosophy of Science in Science Teacher Education', Studies in Philosophy and Education, vol. 17, pp. 159 - 173
1997
Matthews MR, 1997, 'Introductory Comments on Philosophy and Constructivism in Science Education', Science and Education, pp. 5 - 14
1997
Matthews MR, 1995, 'Editorial', Science & Education, vol. 4, pp. 315 - 316, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00487755
1995
Matthews MR, 1994, 'Editorial', Science and Education, vol. 3, pp. 325 - 328, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00488450
1994
BYBEE RW; ELLIS JD; MATTHEWS MR, 1992, 'TEACHING ABOUT THE HISTORY AND NATURE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY - AN INTRODUCTION', JOURNAL OF RESEARCH IN SCIENCE TEACHING, vol. 29, pp. 327 - 329, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/tea.3660290403
1992
Matthews MR, 1991, 'The History and Philosophy of Science in Science Teacher Education', Teaching Education, vol. 3, pp. 177 - 182, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/1047621910030220
1991
Matthews MR, 1990, 'History, philosophy and science teaching: A rapprochement', Studies in Science Education, vol. 18, pp. 25 - 51, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/03057269008559980
1990
Matthews MR, 1990, 'Introduction', Studies in Philosophy and Education, vol. 10, pp. 3 - 5, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00367683
1990
Matthews MR, 1990, 'Ernst Mach and contemporary science education reforms', International Journal of Science Education, vol. 12, pp. 317 - 325, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/0950069900120311
1990
Matthews MR, 1990, 'History, philosophy and science teaching: Current british, American and Australian developments', Research in Science Education, vol. 20, pp. 220 - 229, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02620497
1990
Matthews MR, 1990, 'Introduction', International Journal of Science Education, vol. 12, pp. 227 - 229, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/0950069900120301
1990
Matthews MR, 1990, 'History, philosophy and science teaching what can be done in an undergraduate course?', Studies in Philosophy and Education, vol. 10, pp. 93 - 97, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00367690
1990
Matthews MR, 1989, 'A role for history and philosophy in science teaching', Interchange, vol. 20, pp. 3 - 15, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01807043
1989
Matthews MR, 1989, 'History, philosophy, and science teaching: A brief review', Synthese, vol. 80, pp. 1 - 7, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00869945
1989
MATTHEWS MR, 1989, 'HISTORY, PHILOSOPHY, AND SCIENCE TEACHING - A BIBLIOGRAPHY', INTERCHANGE, vol. 20, pp. 99 - 111, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01807052
1989
MATTHEWS MR, 1989, 'HISTORY OF SCIENCE AND SCIENCE TEACHING - INTRODUCTION', INTERCHANGE, vol. 20, pp. 1 - 2, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01807042
1989
Matthews MR, 1988, 'A role for history and philosophy in science teaching', Educational Philosophy and Theory, vol. 20, pp. 67 - 81, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1469-5812.1988.tb00145.x
1988

Awards
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2010 History of Science Society (USA) ‘James H. Hazen Education Prize’ for promotion of history of science teaching.

Area of expertise
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Science education