 | 1. Evaluation of Science and Technology Education at the Dawn of a New Millennium
James Altschuld, David Kumar, and their chapter authors have produced an upbeat, provocative, visionary, and useful volume on educational evaluation. Of special utility is its grounding in issues and practices relating to evaluations of science and technology education. The book should appeal and be useful to a wide range of persons involved in evaluations of educational policy, programs, and...
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 | 2. Examining Pedagogical Content Knowledge: The Construct and its Implications for Science Education
Since its emergence over two decades ago, the construct of pedagogical content knowledge (PCK) has significantly impacted preservice and inservice teacher education, educational policy, and educational research. PCK has served to re-focus educators' attention on the important role of subject matter in educational practice and away from the more generic approach to teacher education that dominated...
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 | 3. Formative Assessment and Science Education
Formative Assessment and Science Education documents the findings of a research project which investigated the ways in which teachers and students used formative assessment to improve the teaching and learning of science in some New Zealand classrooms. The research documented in this book used the definition of formative assessment as 'the process used by teachers and students to recognise and...
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 | 4. Geography in the Early Years
Here, Joy Palmer combines concise summaries of the latest research with transcripts of classroom conversation, case studies and suggestions for the development of sound geographical work in the first three years of school.
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 | 5. GIS: A Sourcebook for Schools
An easily accessible guide to GIS at an elementary level. Written specifically for schoolteachers looking at incorporating GIS into the secondary school curriculum,it outlines the fundamentals and basics tools, and includes an invaluable glossary.
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 | 6. Global Science Literacy
The authors propose the science curriculum concept of Global Science Literacy justifying its use internationally with reference to the nature of science, the probable direction of science in the new millennium, the capability for GSL to develop inter-cultural understanding, and its relevance to non-Western cultures and traditions. GSL curricula are organized conceptually rather than by science...
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 | 7. Handbook of Environmental Education
Formal education is beginning to reflect an increase in environmental concern. Drawing on case studies, the authors explain how this subject can best be implemented at classroom level.
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 | 8. Mapping Biology Knowledge
Mapping Biology Knowledge addresses two key topics in the context of biology, promoting meaningful learning and knowledge mapping as a strategy for achieving this goal. Meaning-making and meaning-building are examined from multiple perspectives throughout the book. In many biology courses, students become so mired in detail that they fail to grasp the big picture. Various strategies are proposed...
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 | 9. Practical Work in School Science: Which Way Now?
Practical work has been part of science education for just over 100 years and is accepted as an essential and exciting part of understanding this discipline. Although it can be costly and sometimes messy, it simply has to be done if students and teachers are to progress in their understanding. Schools and universities invest millions of pounds in it and the National Curriculum reveres it - but...
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 | 10. Research in Science Education - Past Present and Future
This volume includes a selection of contributions to the Second Conference of the European Science Education Research Association held in Kiel, in September 1999. The aim of the conference was to provide a state-of-the-art view of science education research in Europe and also worldwide by looking at what has been achieved in the past decades and what has to be done in the coming years.
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 | 11. Teaching and Learning Secondary Science: Contemporary Issues and Practical Approaches
A second edition of the best-selling Secondary Science, this book discusses the major issues in science today and offers practical resources for teachers in training, practising teachers and mentors. Chapters are accompanied by activities and suggested further reading.
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 | 12. Technology Science Teaching and Literacy. A Century of Growth
Profiling the instructional use of technology in the science classroom from 1900 to 2001, this text is drawn from a variety of sources - from teacher accounts of classroom practice, and contemporary research accounts of the best teaching practices with technology.
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 | 13. Technology Science Teaching and Literacy: A Century of Growth
This book profiles the instructional use of technology in the science classroom from 1900 to the present day. Drawn from a variety of sources - from teacher accounts of classroom practice, and contemporary research accounts of the best teaching practices with technology - it examines patterns of implementation with respect to the classroom use of technology. The organizing principle of scientific...
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 | 14. The Nature of Science in Science Education: Rationales and Strategies
The Nature of Science in Science Education: Rationales and Strategies is the first book to blend a justification for the inclusion of the history and philosophy of science in science teaching with methods by which this vital content can be shared with a variety of learners. The book provides a definition of the elements of the nature of science applicable in instruction with a range of methods by...
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 | 15. Young People and the Environment: As Asia-Pacific Perspective
This text describes the environmental awareness, knowledge, beliefs, attitudes, and behaviour of young people in 12 countries in the Asia-Pacific region and the cultural context in which these attitudes have been shaped.
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