Debates in Science Education

Justin Dillon, Mike Watts, Justin Dillon, Mike Watts

• Publisher: Routledge
• Year: 2022
• Print ISBN: 9780367685140
• eBook ISBN: 9781000642100
• Topic: Biological Sciences
• Subtopic: Education General
• Index: Biological Sciences

This fully revised second edition of Debates in Science Education explores the major issues that science teachers encounter in teaching their subject, encouraging the reader to make their own informed judgements and argue their point of view with deeper theoretical knowledge and understanding.

Brand new chapters written by a team of international experts provide fresh insight into topics of central importance when teaching science. Written to aid and inspire beginning teachers, current teachers and established subject leaders, these focused chapters are essential to anyone wishing to deepen their understanding of salient issues within school science education, including:

• STEAM education
• sustainability and climate change
• science and sensitive issues
• equity and diversity
• science and sex education
• science and religion
• science and pedagogy (including science inquiry)
• transition from primary to secondary school

Encouraging critical reflection and aiming to stimulate both novice and experienced teachers, this book is a valuable resource for any student or practicing teacher and particularly those engaged in continuing professional development or Master's level study.

Table of contents

• Cover
• Half Title
• Series
• Title
• Copyright
• Table of Contents
• List of contributors
• 1 Debates in Science Education
• SECTION 1 Debates about the nature and purpose of science education in contemporary society
• SECTION 2 Debates about the relationship between science and science pedagogy
• SECTION 3 Debates about whole-school issues which have a science dimension
• Index