An analysis of scientific epistemological beliefs and learning orientations of Taiwanese eighth graders

The purpose of this study was to acquire a better understanding of the interaction between scientific epistemological beliefs and learning orientations in a group of Taiwanese eighth graders. After analyzing questionnaire responses of an initial sample of 202 students, 20 information-rich students were selected as the final subjects for this study. A qualitative analysis through interviewing of the subjects revealed that students holding...