Problem‐solvers and problem‐identifiers: The making of research styles
- 1 April 1988
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in International Journal of Science Education
- Vol. 10 (2) , 135-150
- https://doi.org/10.1080/0950069880100202
Abstract
While cognitive predispositions define educational experience, the latter functions as an incubator in which the future cognitive style of research takes shape. An existing typology of science researchers’ cognitive styles‐problem‐identifiers and problem‐solvers‐serve as a conceptual tool to discuss differences in educational experience among science career aspirants. These differences are highlighted while speculating as to how the different educational experiences prepare the two types of future researchers. An attempt is made to provide an understanding of science education by taking into account both the cognitive demands of research activity and the normative demands of educational institutions.This publication has 7 references indexed in Scilit:
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