Science Teaching in Schools

Abstract

MY cordial thanks are due to the writers of the above letters for their welcome support. The evidence I have of the general accuracy of my indictment is so overwhelming that I must ask that it be taken seriously. If anyone will tell me of schoolwork in progress anywhere to teach the elements of true scientific method, as applied to ordinary life and to ourselves, I shall endeavour to see it and be more than glad if I can report that there are exceptions that ‘prove my rule,’ showing that such teaching can be and is given. Probably I differ from most in my definition of ‘scientific method’ and shall not easily be satisfied. Reference is made to the heuristic method. Surely this was ruled out years ago, at least by Mr. Wells, as ‘food unfit for the Gods,’ because of the time needed to digest it. He has never found this, I judge.