Analogies in science education: contributions and challenges

Authors

  • Maria da Conceição Duarte Instituto de Educação e Psicologia Universidade do Minho Braga, Portugal

Keywords:

analogy, science teaching and learning, research in science education

Abstract

An analogy is a comparison between domains of knowledge that have similarities at the levels of characteristics and relationships. Several authors highlight the importance of this tool in the teaching and learning of difficult scientific concepts. Nevertheless, some problems associated to the use of analogies have been found. This paper aims at contributing to a better understanding of the use of analogies in science education, by means of a review of the state of art regarding this matter. It will take into account its contribution to science education as well as the challenges to further research.

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Published

2016-11-06

How to Cite

Duarte, M. da C. (2016). Analogies in science education: contributions and challenges. Investigations in Science Education, 10(1), 7–29. Retrieved from https://ienci.if.ufrgs.br/index.php/ienci/article/view/520

Issue

Vol. 10 No. 1 (2005): March of 2005

Section

Artigos

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