Science Education : An International Course Companion / edited by Keith S. Taber, Ben Akpan.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Taber, Keith, editor.

Akpan, Ben, editor.

Series:

New Directions in Mathematics and Science Education

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Education.

Local Subjects:

Education.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (X, 606 pages)

Edition:

1st ed. 2017.

Place of Publication:

Rotterdam : SensePublishers : Imprint: SensePublishers, 2017.

Summary:

"This book comprises a wide range of scholarly essays introducing readers to key topics and issues in science education. Science education has become a well established field in its own right, with a vast literature, and many active areas of scholarship. Science Education: An International Course Companion offers an entry point for students seeking a sound but introductory understanding of the key perspectives and areas of thinking in science education. Each account is self-contained and offers a scholarly and research-informed introduction to a particular topic, theme, or perspective, with both citations to key literature and recommendations for more advanced reading. Science Education: An International Course Companion allows readers (such as those preparing for school science teaching, or seeking more advanced specialist qualifications) to obtain a broad familiarity with key issues across the field as well as guiding wider reading about particular topics of interest. The book therefore acts as a reader to support learning across courses in science education internationally. The broad coverage of topics is such that that the book will support students following a diverse range of courses and qualifications. The comprehensive nature of the book will allow course leaders and departments to nominate the book as the key reader to support students – their core ‘course companion’ in science education.".

Contents:

Preface

Introduction

Science Education as a Field of Scholarship.-Section I: Nature of Science and Science Education

Reflecting the Nature of Science in Science Education

History and Nature of Science in Science Education

Beliefs and Science Education

Epistemic Practices and Scientific Practices in Science Education.-Interdisciplinarity and Science Education

Section II: Thinking and Learning in Science

Learning Theories in Science Education.-Scientific Reasoning During Inquiry: Teaching for Metacognition

The Nature of Student Conceptions in Science

Tacit Knowledge in Science Education: The Role of Intuition and Insight in Teaching and Learning Science

Developing Visual/Spatial Thinking in Science Education.-Language, Discourse, Argumentation, and Science Education

Section III: The Science Curriculum

Curriculum Development in Science Education

Science Curriculum Development Initiatives

Curriculum Implementation in Science Education

Curriculum Implications of the Integration of Mathematics into Science

Integrating Engineering Concepts and Practices into Science Education: Challenges and Opportunities

Section IV: Science Teaching

Essential Instructional Practices for Science Teaching

Inquiry-Based Science Education.-Models and Modelling in Science and Science Education

Context-Based Teaching and Socio-Scientific Issues

Assessment in Science Education

Teaching and Learning Physics

Teaching and Learning Chemistry

Teaching and Learning Biology

Section V: Resources for Science Teaching

The Role of Laboratory in Science Teaching and Learning

Emerging Technologies and Science Teaching

21st Century Skills and Science Learning Environments

Minds-On Practical Work for Effective Science Learning

Section VI: Informal Science Education

Educational Visits and Science Education

Learning Science in Informal Contexts

Public Understanding of Science

Section VII: Inclusive Science Education

Equity in Science Education

Science Education and Indigenous Learners

Science Education for Gifted Learners

Science Education for Sustainable Development

Section VIII: Science Teacher Education

Pedagogical Content Knowledge

Teacher Preparation for Science Education

Research Perspectives and Skills for Science Education

Further Professional Development of Teachers

National and International Linkages for Science Education through Science Teacher Associations

Contributors

Index.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

9789463007498

9463007490

OCLC:

969096827