Abstract
Constructivist perspectives are having an increasing influence within science education. This article outlines some of the main premises of George Kelly's Personal Construct Theory which may be relevant for science educators. Kelly's theory places a strong emphasis on the need to recognise that one's system of construing events is potentially open to change. These 'ways of seeing' are likened to goggles which, if one realises one is wearing them, can be removed, rose tinted, focal length altered, etc. Aspects of the theory such as the root metaphor 'man-the-scientist', individuality, organisation and sociality corollaries are examined and implications for issues such as conceptual development and teaching strategies within physics education are explored.
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