Science Education Issues And Developments

Author : Kok-Sing Tang,Kristina Danielsson
Publisher : Springer
Page : 401 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2018-01-19
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319691978

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Global Developments in Literacy Research for Science Education by Kok-Sing Tang,Kristina Danielsson Pdf

This book highlights recent developments in literacy research in science teaching and learning from countries such as Australia, Brazil, China, Finland, Germany, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Norway, Singapore, Spain, South Africa, Sweden, Taiwan, and the United States. It includes multiple topics and perspectives on the role of literacy in enhancing science teaching and learning, such as the struggles faced by students in science literacy learning, case studies and evaluations of classroom-based interventions, and the challenges encountered in the science classrooms. It offers a critical and comprehensive investigation on numerous emerging themes in the area of literacy and science education, including disciplinary literacy, scientific literacy, classroom discourse, multimodality, language and representations of science, and content and language integrated learning (CLIL). The diversity of views and research contexts in this volume presents a useful introductory handbook for academics, researchers, and graduate students working in this specialized niche area. With a wealth of instructional ideas and innovations, it is also highly relevant for teachers and teacher educators seeking to improve science teaching and learning through the use of literacy.

Author : Calvin L. Petroselli
Publisher : Nova Publishers
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Education
ISBN : 1600219500

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Science Education Issues and Developments by Calvin L. Petroselli Pdf

Science Education Issues and Developments.

Author : Kim Chwee Daniel Tan,Mijung Kim
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 346 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2012-04-27
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789400739802

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Issues and Challenges in Science Education Research by Kim Chwee Daniel Tan,Mijung Kim Pdf

In contemporary society, science constitutes a significant part of human life in that it impacts on how people experience and understand the world and themselves. The rapid advances in science and technology, newly established societal and cultural norms and values, and changes in the climate and environment, as well as, the depletion of natural resources all greatly impact the lives of children and youths, and hence their ways of learning, viewing the world, experiencing phenomena around them and interacting with others. These changes challenge science educators to rethink the epistemology and pedagogy in science classrooms today as the practice of science education needs to be proactive and relevant to students and prepare them for life in the present and in the future. Featuring contributions from highly experienced and celebrated science educators, as well as research perspectives from Europe, the USA, Asia and Australia, this book addresses theoretical and practical examples in science education that, on the one hand, plays a key role in our understanding of the world, and yet, paradoxically, now acknowledges a growing number of uncertainties of knowledge about the world. The material is in four sections that cover the learning and teaching of science from science literacy to multiple representations; science teacher education; the use of innovations and new technologies in science teaching and learning; and science learning in informal settings including outdoor environmental learning activities. Acknowledging the issues and challenges in science education, this book hopes to generate collaborative discussions among scholars, researchers, and educators to develop critical and creative ways of science teaching to improve and enrich the lives of our children and youths.

Author : Catherine Bruguière,Andrée Tiberghien,Pierre Clément
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 601 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2013-11-19
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789400772816

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Topics and Trends in Current Science Education by Catherine Bruguière,Andrée Tiberghien,Pierre Clément Pdf

This book features 35 of best papers from the 9th European Science Education Research Association Conference, ESERA 2011, held in Lyon, France, September 5th-9th 2011. The ESERA international conference featured some 1,200 participants from Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe as well as North and South America offering insight into the field at the end of the first decade of the 21st century. This book presents studies that represent the current orientations of research in science education and includes studies in different educational traditions from around the world. It is organized into six parts around the three poles (content, students, teachers) and their interrelations of science education: after a general presentation of the volume (first part), the second part concerns SSI (Socio-Scientific Issues) dealing with new types of content, the third the teachers, the fourth the students, the fifth the relationships between teaching and learning, and the sixth the teaching resources and the curricula.

Author : Kerst Boersma,Martin Goedhart,Onno de Jong,Harrie Eijkelhof
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 490 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2006-02-23
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781402036736

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Research and the Quality of Science Education by Kerst Boersma,Martin Goedhart,Onno de Jong,Harrie Eijkelhof Pdf

In August 2003 over 400 researchers in the field of science education from all over the world met at the 4th ESERA conference in Noordwijkerhout, The Netherlands. During the conference 300 papers about actual issues in the field, such as the learning of scientific concepts and skills, scientific literacy, informal science learning, science teacher education, modeling in science education were presented. The book contains 40 of the most outstanding papers presented during the conference. These papers reflect the quality and variety of the conference and represent the state of the art in the field of research in science education.

Author : Australia. Peter Fensham Monash University
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2012-11-12
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781136613784

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Developments And Dilemmas In Science Education by Australia. Peter Fensham Monash University Pdf

A summary of the strengths and weaknesses in present practices of science education in schools, and of research in science education. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.

Author : Peter J. Fensham
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781850003519

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Development and Dilemmas in Science Education by Peter J. Fensham Pdf

First Published in 1988. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Author : National Research Council,Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education,Board on Science Education,Committee on a Conceptual Framework for New K-12 Science Education Standards
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2012-03-28
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780309217422

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A Framework for K-12 Science Education by National Research Council,Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education,Board on Science Education,Committee on a Conceptual Framework for New K-12 Science Education Standards Pdf

Science, engineering, and technology permeate nearly every facet of modern life and hold the key to solving many of humanity's most pressing current and future challenges. The United States' position in the global economy is declining, in part because U.S. workers lack fundamental knowledge in these fields. To address the critical issues of U.S. competitiveness and to better prepare the workforce, A Framework for K-12 Science Education proposes a new approach to K-12 science education that will capture students' interest and provide them with the necessary foundational knowledge in the field. A Framework for K-12 Science Education outlines a broad set of expectations for students in science and engineering in grades K-12. These expectations will inform the development of new standards for K-12 science education and, subsequently, revisions to curriculum, instruction, assessment, and professional development for educators. This book identifies three dimensions that convey the core ideas and practices around which science and engineering education in these grades should be built. These three dimensions are: crosscutting concepts that unify the study of science through their common application across science and engineering; scientific and engineering practices; and disciplinary core ideas in the physical sciences, life sciences, and earth and space sciences and for engineering, technology, and the applications of science. The overarching goal is for all high school graduates to have sufficient knowledge of science and engineering to engage in public discussions on science-related issues, be careful consumers of scientific and technical information, and enter the careers of their choice. A Framework for K-12 Science Education is the first step in a process that can inform state-level decisions and achieve a research-grounded basis for improving science instruction and learning across the country. The book will guide standards developers, teachers, curriculum designers, assessment developers, state and district science administrators, and educators who teach science in informal environments.

Author : John Sears,Pete Sorenson
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2005-08-18
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781134565566

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Issues in Science Teaching by John Sears,Pete Sorenson Pdf

Issues in Science Teaching covers a wide range of important issues which will interest teachers at all phases in the education system. The issues discussed include: the nature and purposes of science education in a multicultural society, including the idea of science for all the role and purposes of investigational work in science education assessment, curriculum progression and pupil attitudes to their science experience supporting basic skills development in literacy, numeracy and ICT, through science teaching supporting cross-curricular work through science teaching taking account of individual differences including ability, special needs, learning style and the case for inclusion The articles are strongly based on current research and are intended to stimulate and broaden debate among the readers. Written by practising science educators and teachers, this book offers new and interesting ways of developing science education at all levels.

Author : Wynne Harlen
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 94 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Inquiry-based learning
ISBN : 1291332146

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Assessment & Inquiry-based Science Education by Wynne Harlen Pdf

Author : National Research Council,Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education,Center for Education,Board on Science Education
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2010-02-26
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780309145183

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Exploring the Intersection of Science Education and 21st Century Skills by National Research Council,Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education,Center for Education,Board on Science Education Pdf

An emerging body of research suggests that a set of broad "21st century skills"-such as adaptability, complex communication skills, and the ability to solve non-routine problems-are valuable across a wide range of jobs in the national economy. However, the role of K-12 education in helping students learn these skills is a subject of current debate. Some business and education groups have advocated infusing 21st century skills into the school curriculum, and several states have launched such efforts. Other observers argue that focusing on skills detracts attention from learning of important content knowledge. To explore these issues, the National Research Council conducted a workshop, summarized in this volume, on science education as a context for development of 21st century skills. Science is seen as a promising context because it is not only a body of accepted knowledge, but also involves processes that lead to this knowledge. Engaging students in scientific processes-including talk and argument, modeling and representation, and learning from investigations-builds science proficiency. At the same time, this engagement may develop 21st century skills. Exploring the Intersection of Science Education and 21st Century Skills addresses key questions about the overlap between 21st century skills and scientific content and knowledge; explores promising models or approaches for teaching these abilities; and reviews the evidence about the transferability of these skills to real workplace applications.

Author : Avi Hofstein,Abraham Arcavi,Bat-Sheva Eylon,Anat Yarden
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 445 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2021-10-25
Category : Education
ISBN : 9789004503625

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Long-term Research and Development in Science Education by Avi Hofstein,Abraham Arcavi,Bat-Sheva Eylon,Anat Yarden Pdf

The book consists of 16 chapters and 2 commentaries describing long term R&D projects in science and mathematics education conducted in the Department of Science Teaching, The Weizmann Institute of Science. Almost all the chapters describe long-term projects, some over the period of 50 years.

Author : Zacharoula Smyrnaiou
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Page : 390 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2016-03-08
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781443890083

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Recent Advances in Science and Technology Education, Ranging from Modern Pedagogies to Neuroeducation and Assessment by Zacharoula Smyrnaiou Pdf

Science and technology education research, influenced by inquiry-based thinking, not only concentrates on the teaching of scientific concepts and addressing any misconceptions that learners may hold, but also emphasizes the ways in which students learn, and seeks avenues to achieve better learning through creativity. New developments in science and technology education rely on a wide variety of methods, borrowed from various fields of science, such as computer science, cognitive science, sociology and neurosciences. This book presents papers from the first international conference on “New Developments in Science and Technology Education” that was structured around seven main thematic axes: namely modern pedagogies in science and technology education; new technologies in science and technology education; assessment in science and technology education; teaching and learning in the light of inquiry learning methods; neuroscience and science education; conceptual understanding and conceptual change in science; and interest, attitude and motivation in science. It explores the beneficial impact of pedagogically updated practices and approaches in the teaching of science concepts, and elaborates on future challenges and emerging issues that concern science and technology education. By pointing out new research directions, the volume will inform educational practices and bridge the gap between research and practice, providing new information, ideas and perspectives. It will also promote discussions and networking among scientists and stakeholders from worldwide scientific fields, such as researchers, professors, students, and companies developing educational software.

Author : Amanda Berry,Patricia Friedrichsen,John Loughran
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 281 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2015-03-24
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781317564652

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Re-examining Pedagogical Content Knowledge in Science Education by Amanda Berry,Patricia Friedrichsen,John Loughran Pdf

Pedagogical Content Knowledge (PCK) has been adapted, adopted, and taken up in a diversity of ways in science education since the concept was introduced in the mid-1980s. Now that it is so well embedded within the language of teaching and learning, research and knowledge about the construct needs to be more useable and applicable to the work of science teachers, especially so in these times when standards and other measures are being used to define their knowledge, skills, and abilities. Re-examining Pedagogical Content Knowledge in Science Education is organized around three themes: Re-examining PCK: Issues, ideas and development; Research developments and trajectories; Emerging themes in PCK research. Featuring the most up-to-date work from leading PCK scholars in science education across the globe, this volume maps where PCK has been, where it is going, and how it now informs and enhances knowledge of science teachers’ professional knowledge. It illustrates how the PCK research agenda has developed and can make a difference to teachers’ practice and students’ learning of science.

Author : J. Myron Atkin,Paul Black
Publisher : Teachers College Press
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2003-01-01
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780807743188

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Inside Science Education Reform by J. Myron Atkin,Paul Black Pdf

Two international leaders offer important insights into the ways in which the discipline of science education has developed and how school curriculum has been shaped by both scientific discovery and social change. J Myron Atkin (U.S.) and Paul Black (U.K.) share their vast and varied experiences in this historical account that chronicles the many developments in the field from the end of World War II to the present. The chapters in this volume cover: the aims and politics of science education, curriculum development, subject matter boundaries, pedagogy and learning, assessment and evaluation, educational research and practice, and the teaching profession. Each theme is introduced in its historical and philosophical context, with current issues emphasized. The authors then analyze these themes by drawing on relevant episodes from their transatlantic careers. These episodes act as a springboard for developing insights into each theme, including comparisons between educational practices in the United States and the United Kingdom. Featuring compelling examples and a cohesive presentation, this groundbreaking volume is essential reading for anyone making decisions about the future of science education.