Science Education: An International Course Companion

Front Matter....Pages i-x
Front Matter....Pages 1-1
Science Education as a Field of Scholarship....Pages 3-19
Front Matter....Pages 21-21
Reflecting the Nature of Science in Science Education....Pages 23-37
History and Nature of Science in Science Education....Pages 39-51
Beliefs and Science Education....Pages 53-67
Epistemic Practices and Scientific Practices in Science Education....Pages 69-80
Interdisciplinarity and Science Education....Pages 81-90
Front Matter....Pages 91-91
Learning Theories in Science Education....Pages 93-103
Scientific Reasoning During Inquiry....Pages 105-117
The Nature of Student Conceptions in Science....Pages 119-131
Tacit Knowledge in Science Education....Pages 133-142
Developing Visual/Spatial Thinking in Science Education....Pages 143-156
Language, Discourse, Argumentation, and Science Education....Pages 157-166
Front Matter....Pages 167-167
Curriculum Development in Science Education....Pages 169-181
Science Curriculum Development Initiatives....Pages 183-198
Curriculum Implementation in Science Education....Pages 199-210
Curriculum Implications of the Integration of Mathematics into Science....Pages 211-220
Integrating Engineering Concepts and Practices into Science Education....Pages 221-232
Front Matter....Pages 233-233
Essential Instructional Practices for Science Teaching....Pages 235-245
Inquiry-Based Science Education....Pages 247-261
Models and Modelling in Science and Science Education....Pages 263-278
Front Matter....Pages 233-233
Context-Based Teaching and Socio-Scientific Issues....Pages 279-294
Assessment in Science Education....Pages 295-309
Teaching and Learning Physics....Pages 311-323
Teaching and Learning Chemistry....Pages 325-341
Teaching and Learning Biology....Pages 343-353
Front Matter....Pages 355-355
The Role of Laboratory in Science Teaching and Learning....Pages 357-368
Emerging Technologies and Science Teaching....Pages 369-383
21st Century Skills and Science Learning Environments....Pages 385-401
Minds-On Practical Work for Effective Science Learning....Pages 403-413
Front Matter....Pages 415-415
Educational Visits and Science Education....Pages 417-429
Learning Science in Informal Contexts....Pages 431-442
Public Understanding of Science....Pages 443-452
Front Matter....Pages 453-453
Equity in Science Education....Pages 455-464
Science Education and Indigenous Learners....Pages 465-478
Science Education for Gifted Learners....Pages 479-491
Science Education for Sustainable Development....Pages 493-504
Front Matter....Pages 505-505
Pedagogical Content Knowledge....Pages 507-522
Teacher Preparation for Science Education....Pages 523-537
Research Perspectives and Skills for Science Education....Pages 539-549
Further Professional Development of Teachers....Pages 551-560
Front Matter....Pages 505-505
National and International Linkages for Science Education through Science Teacher Associations....Pages 561-575
Back Matter....Pages 577-606