Overview
Contains cutting-edge information on vital areas of science education
Explores the contribution of science education to national development and economic growth
Discusses development from the perspective of equity and gender
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Table of contents (17 chapters)
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Front Matter
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Nature of Science View
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Science and National Development
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Curriculum and Pedagogical Considerations in Science Education
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Development and Future Studies in Science Education
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About this book
Science Education: A Global Perspective is ‘global’ both in content and authorship. Its 17 chapters by an assemblage of seasoned and knowledgeable science educators from many parts of the world seek to bring to the fore current developments in science education and their implications. The book thus covers a wide range of topics in science education from various national and international perspectives. 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
Editors and Affiliations
About the editor
Dr Ben Akpan
Executive Director, Science Teachers Association of Nigeria
President, International Council of Associations for Science Education (January 2011- March, 2014)
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Science Education: A Global Perspective
Editors: Ben Akpan
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-32351-0
Publisher: Springer Cham
eBook Packages: Education, Education (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2017
Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-319-32350-3Published: 15 August 2016
Softcover ISBN: 978-3-319-81264-9Published: 12 June 2018
eBook ISBN: 978-3-319-32351-0Published: 03 August 2016
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XI, 357
Number of Illustrations: 6 b/w illustrations, 23 illustrations in colour
Topics: Science Education, Curriculum Studies, Teaching and Teacher Education, Learning & Instruction