Science education : a global perspective /

These include the nature of science, science and religion, evolution, curriculum and pedagogy, context-based teaching and learning, science and national development, socially-responsible science education, equitable access for women and girls in science and technology education, and the benefits of...

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Corporate Author: ProQuest (Firm)
Other Authors: Akpan, Ben (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Switzerland : Springer, [2017]
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520 |a These include the nature of science, science and religion, evolution, curriculum and pedagogy, context-based teaching and learning, science and national development, socially-responsible science education, equitable access for women and girls in science and technology education, and the benefits of science education research. It ends on an optimistic note by looking at science education in 50 years time with a recommendation, among others, for stakeholders to take the responsibility of preparing children towards a blossoming science education sector in an anticipated future world. This book is suitable for use by discerning researchers, teachers, undergraduate and postgraduate students in science education, and policy makers at all levels of education. Other educationalists and personnel in science and technology vocations will also find it interesting and useful as the reader-motivated approach has guided the presentation of ideas. Science Education: A Global Perspective is a rich compendium of the components of science education in context, practice, and delivery. Dr Bulent Cavas, Professor of Science Education, Dokuz Eylul Univerity, Buca-Izmir, Turkey/President-Elect, International Council of Associations for Science Education (ICASE) This book will be of immense relevance for current and future global strides in training and research in science education. Surinder K. Ghai, Chairman, Sterling Publishers Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, India. This book provides a refreshing insight into the current status and future direction of science education. It will be very useful to researchers, those pursuing undergraduate and post-graduate courses in science education, and all other personnel involved in the policy and practice of science education. Dr. Bennoit Sossou, Director/Country Representative, UNESCO Regional Office in Abuja, Nigeria 
505 0 |a Preface; Contents; List of Figures; List of Tables; Chapter 1: Introduction; References; Part I: Nature of Science View; Chapter 2: Exploring Nature of Science and Argumentation in Science Education; 2.1 Introduction; 2.1.1 Nature of Science; 2.1.2 Argumentation; 2.2 Review of Studies; 2.2.1 Methods; 2.2.2 Socioscientific and Scientific Contexts; 2.2.3 Socioscientific Contexts; 2.2.4 Scientific Contexts; 2.3 Discussion and Recommendations; References; Chapter 3: The Relationship Between Science and Religion: A Contentious and Complex Issue Facing Science Education; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Symptoms of a Problem in Science Education3.3 'The' Relationship(s) Between Science and Religion; 3.3.1 Different General Stances to the Relationship Between Science and Religion; 3.4 The Significance of Metaphysical Commitments; 3.4.1 The Adoption of a Worldview; 3.5 Metaphysical Commitments in Religious Worldviews; 3.5.1 Examples of Ontological Commitments in Religious Worldviews; 3.5.2 Examples of Epistemological Commitments in Religious Worldviews; 3.5.3 Examples of Axiological Commitments in Religious Worldviews; 3.6 Metaphysical Commitments of the Scientific Perspective; 3.6.1 Worldviews Consistent with Scientific Metaphysics: Theism. 
505 8 |a 3.6.2 Worldviews Consistent with Scientific Metaphysics: Natural Theology; 3.6.3 Worldviews Consistent with Scientific Metaphysics: Agnosticism; 3.6.4 Worldviews Consistent with Scientific Metaphysics: Methodological Naturalism; 3.6.5 Worldviews Consistent with Scientific Metaphysics: Atheism; 3.6.6 Worldviews Consistent with Scientific Metaphysics: Philosophical Materialism and Scientism; 3.7 Implications of Worldview on Understanding Scientific Knowledge; 3.7.1 The Prominence of Debates Around Evolution; 3.7.2 Implications for EducationReferences; Chapter 4: Representing Evolution in Science Education: The Challenge of Teaching About Natural Selection; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 The Importance of Evolution in Biology; 4.2.1 How Do We Know What Scientists Think?; 4.2.2 The Status of Scientific Literature; 4.2.3 Evolution Is Fundamental to Modern Biology; 4.3 The Importance of Evolution in Science Education; 4.4 Impediments to Learning About Evolution; 4.4.1 The Challenging Nature of Natural Selection as Target Learning; 4.4.2 Teaching Evolution and Conceptual Change; 4.5 Worldview Commitments and Learning About Evolution4.5.1 The Creation of Living Things; 4.5.2 The Dateline; 4.5.3 The Special Relationship; 4.5.4 The Fall; 4.5.5 The Flood; 4.5.6 The Heavens; 4.6 Young-Earth Creationism; 4.7 Moral Objections to Evolution; 4.7.1 Ideological Positions Associated with Evolutionary Ideas; 4.8 Creation Science; 4.8.1 Intelligent Design; 4.8.2 Responding to Creationism in the Classroom; 4.9 Conclusion; References; Chapter 5: History and Philosophy of Acidity: Engaging with Learners by a Different Route; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 The Case Study 
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