Issues in Science Teaching

Exploring Challenges and Innovations in Science Education

John Sears editor Pete Sorenson editor

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd

Published:18th Jan '01

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This insightful book offers a comprehensive look at various challenges in science education, encouraging reflection and informed decision-making among educators. Issues in Science Teaching is essential for teachers.

The book Issues in Science Teaching brings together a comprehensive range of topics relevant to the field of science education. It serves as a valuable resource for students and newly qualified teachers, encouraging them to reflect on various issues that impact their teaching practices. By engaging with these topics, educators can make informed decisions that enhance their effectiveness in the classroom.

Within Issues in Science Teaching, a variety of critical subjects are explored, including the nature and purposes of science education in a multicultural society, emphasizing the importance of inclusivity and accessibility. The text delves into the significance of investigational work in science education, highlighting its role in fostering inquiry-based learning. Additionally, it addresses key areas such as assessment, curriculum progression, and the attitudes of pupils towards their science experiences, ensuring that educators are well-equipped to support their students' learning journeys.

Furthermore, the book emphasizes the development of foundational skills in literacy, numeracy, and ICT through science teaching, as well as the importance of cross-curricular approaches. It also takes into account individual differences among students, including abilities, special needs, and learning styles, advocating for an inclusive educational environment. Written by experienced science educators, Issues in Science Teaching aims to stimulate discussion and inspire innovative practices in science education across all levels.

'... very thought provoking ...' - John Parkinson, School Science Review

'The range of issues covered make this book very suitable for science teachers at any stage of their career and in any phase. Teachers responsible for science teaching in their institution should buy a copy, and make sure that it is available for all science colleagues. Better still, use one of the chapters, and the discussion questions at the end of it, as the basis for a staff meeting.' - Patrick Fullick, Times Educational Supplement

'...this is a valuable book for readers looking for an introduction to current issues in science teaching.' - Keith Taber, Education in Chemistry


'The range of issues covered make this book very suitable for science teachers at any stage of their career and in any phase. Teachers responsible for science teaching in their institution should buy a copy, and make sure that it is available for all science colleagues. Better still, use one of the chapters, and the discussion questions at the end of it, as the basis for a staff meeting.' - Patrick Fullick, Times Educational Supplement

ISBN: 9780415234856

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 470g

256 pages