Science Education Research and Practices in Taiwan: Challenges and Opportunities

Front Matter....Pages i-xv
Introduction: Science Education Research and Practice in Taiwan: A Little Giant!....Pages 1-8
Front Matter....Pages 9-9
Research Projects on Science Education Funded by the National Science Council in Taiwan from 1982 to 2012: A Historical Review....Pages 11-41
Trends in Science Education Research in Taiwan: A Content Analysis of the Chinese Journal of Science Education from 1993 to 2012....Pages 43-78
Comments on Section 1: Development of Science Education Research in Taiwan....Pages 79-85
Front Matter....Pages 87-88
Content Analysis of Conceptual Change Research and Practice in Science Education: From Localization to Globalization....Pages 89-131
Learners’ Epistemic Beliefs and Their Relations with Science Learning—Exploring the Cultural Differences....Pages 133-146
On the Identification of Students’ Misconceptions in a Two-Tier Item....Pages 147-162
Elementary Science Education in Taiwan—From the Perspective of International Comparison....Pages 163-180
Comments on Section 2: Significant contributions to research on learning and assessment....Pages 181-186
Front Matter....Pages 187-188
Innovative Technology-Assisted Science Learning in Taiwan....Pages 189-209
Development and Evaluation of Technology-Infused Learning Environments in Taiwan....Pages 211-232
Innovative Science Educational Neuroscience: Strategies for Engaging Brain Waves in Science Education Research....Pages 233-247
Methodology and Application of Eye-Tracking Techniques in Science Education....Pages 249-277
Public Communication of Science and Technology in Taiwan....Pages 279-297
Comments on Section 3: Innovative Technologies for Science Learning and Instruction in Taiwan: A Global Perspective....Pages 299-306
Front Matter....Pages 307-307
Taiwanese Science Teacher Education Research-Capturing the Spirit of PCK....Pages 309-329
Design to Understand Curriculum: Epistemic Practices, Teaching, and Learning in Science....Pages 331-347
Integrating Paiwan Culture into the Design of a Science Curriculum, with Teaching Examples....Pages 349-370
Teaching Environmental Issues in Science Classroom: Status, Opportunities, and Strategies....Pages 371-386
Comments on Section 4: Thoughts on Science Curriculum Reform and Teacher Learning in Western Countries and Taiwan....Pages 387-394
Front Matter....Pages 395-395
An International Perspective on the People and Events Shaping Science Education in Taiwan—Past, Present, and Future....Pages 397-419
Reflections from International Scholars....Pages 421-429
Epilogue: Science Education Research and Practice in Taiwan—Opportunities and Challenges....Pages 431-441
Back Matter....Pages 443-450