Introduction : debates in science education / Justin Dillon & Mike Watts -- The STEM, STEAM, STEAME debate : what does each term mean and what theoretical frameworks underpin their development? / Laura Colucci-Gray -- To be debated : teachers should mobilize science students to help replace capitalism / Larry Bencze -- Debates, intimacies, affects and agencies : science education in the 'hard' climate change era / Steve Alsop -- Climate change education / Justin Dillon -- Science education for citizenship : contributions from knowledge of and about science in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic / Rosária Justi, Poliana Maia & Monique Santos -- Science and anti-science / Mike Watts -- Challenges in teaching using inquiry-based science / Robyn Gillies -- Science as practice / Jonathan Osborne -- Learning and assessment / Erin Furtak -- Science pedagogies from an international and comparative perspective / Ann Childs -- Inclusion and equity in science education / Saima Salehjee -- Faith, science and classrooms / Michael Reiss -- Science and sensitive issues : sex, drugs and relationships education / Jenny Byrne -- Transition from primary to secondary / Sarah Earle -- Creativity in school science / Justin Dillon & Lindsay Hetherington -- Science and mathematics : the mathematical demands of science / Vicky Wong.
Summary:
"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"-- Provided by publisher.
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