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In this time that scientific and technologic developments improve with amazing speed, the quality and effectiveness of science education that students received in schools has gained greater importance in order to keep up with current developments. Since 1980s, America and many European countries as the main aim of science program have determined to train each student as “scientifically literate” person who has scientific thinking skills, rather than transmitting them more scientific knowledge thorough science education. Understanding the nature of science is an essential aspect of scientific literacy (AAAS, 1993). Throughout the world in recent years, there has been great tendency regarding teachers and students’ understanding of science, and the reform acts in the area of science education emphasized enhancing teachers and students’ understanding of nature of science. In our country, new program, which is put into practice in 2004–2005 academic year, attracts attention to the nature of science. Parallels to these developments, this article argues the past and current understanding of science, the importance of nature of science in terms of effective science education and teaching of it to students in the light of research findings. Key words: Nature of science, positive science, post-modern science, science education.
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