Science Education for the Future

Auteur

Norman Reid is Emeritus Professor of Science Education at the University of Glasgow, Scotland.

Khaled Ahmed Al-Madani is Assistant Professor at the University of Bahrain.

Fatheya Al-Ahmadi taught physics before being appointed to be responsible for physics education at school levels across Abu Dhabi.

Texte du rabat

This book draws on worldwide science education research to establish key principles for teaching secondary science. Considering the aims of science education, curricular themes and topics, and how these can be taught in a variety of contexts, this is essential reading for all student and practising secondary science teachers.

Contenu

1. Towards a Science for Future Societies 2. Understanding and How We Gain It 3. Science Can Be Difficult 4. Wider Goals 5. Teaching in the Sciences 6. Learning Science in Laboratories 7. Assessment in the Sciences 8. Resources and Training 9. Moving into the Future