Rethinking Precursor Models in Science Education: reflections on an evolving field

GEORGE KALIAMPOS

Abstract

Within constructivist theory which has dominated science education over recent decades, precursor models have emerged as a distinct area of inquiry. First introduced by Lemeignan and Weil-Barais in secondary education and later extended to Early Childhood Education by Ravanis and Boilevin, the concept has developed along a noteworthy trajectory across educational levels. Building on foundational work in the field, this special issue of the Mediterranean Journal of Education brings together contributions from a second generation of researchers who continue to elaborate and refine this line of research. Drawing on the contributions included in this issue, the present paper aspires to reflect on the evolving study of precursor models and to contribute further to the ongoing discussion.

Keywords

Precursor models, Science Education, reflections on evolving research

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