Science Education: A Global Perspective

• Συγγραφή απο Οργανισμό/Αρχή: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Άλλοι συγγραφείς: Akpan, Ben (Επιμελητής έκδοσης)
• Μορφή: Ηλεκτρονική πηγή Ηλ. βιβλίο
• Γλώσσα: English
• Έκδοση: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2017.
• Θέματα: Education.; Curriculums (Courses of study).; Education > Curricula.; Science education.; Teaching.; Science Education.; Curriculum Studies.; Teaching and Teacher Education.; Learning & Instruction.

Science Education: A Global Perspective is ‘global’ both in content and authorship. Its 17 chapters by an assemblage of seasoned and knowledgeable science educators from many parts of the world seek to bring to the fore current developments in science education and their implications. The book thus...

Πίνακας περιεχομένων:

• Preface
• Chapter 1: Introduction, Ben Akpan
• SECTION ONE: Nature of Science View
• Chapter 2: Exploring nature of science and argumentation in science education, Christine V. McDonald
• Chapter 3: The Relationship between Science and Religion – a contentious and complex issue facing science education, Keith S Taber
• Chapter 4: Representing evolution in science education: The challenge of teaching about natural Selection, Keith S Taber
• Chapter 5: History and philosophy of acidity – engaging with learners by a different route, John Oversby
• SECTION TWO: Science and National Development
• Chapter 6: Science Education for National Development: Indian Perspective, Sudhakar C. Agarkar
• Chapter 7: Improving Basic Science and Mathematics Education in South East Asia – the Role of SEAMEO RECSAM, Devadason Robert Peter
• Chapter 8: Science and Technology Education Initiatives in Nigeria: The Case of STEP-B, Michael U. Adikwu, Mercy O. Agunbiade and John M. U. Abah
• Chapter 9: Harnessing Endogenous Research and Innovation in Nigeria for National Transformation, Paul A. Eniayeju
• SECTION THREE: Curriculum and Pedagogical Considerations in Science Education
• Chapter 10: Motivational Science Teaching using a Context-based Approach, Jack Holbrook and Miia Rannikmae
• Chapter 11: In The New Zealand Curriculum is it science education or education through science? One educator’s argument, Steven S. Sexton
• Chapter 12: Towards a socially responsible science education, Gilbert Onwu
• Chapter 13: Curriculum conception, implementation and evaluation: An experience, Cecília Galvão, Cláudia Faria, Sofia Freire, and Mónica Baptista
• Chapter 14: Indigenous Knowledge and Teacher Professional Development in a West Brazil Context, Christiane Gioppo, Michelle Bocchi Gonçalves, and Cristiane Vertelino Marques
• SECTION FOUR: Development and Future Studies in Science Education
• Chapter 15: International Perspectives and Recommendations on Equity and Gender: Development Studies in Science Education, Teresa J. Kennedy and Cheryl Sundberg
• Chapter 16: The Promise of Science Education Research, Lindsey N Conner
• Chapter 17: Science Education in a Future World, Ben Akpan
• Index.