ABSTRACT

This informative book looks at science learning in a wide range of contexts. It is divided into three parts. Part one deals with the arguments put forward for studying science, and includes a discussion on what science learners need to know about the nature of science and how decisions about what forms science curricula are made. Part two includes articles on the processes by which science is learned and part three deals with inclusivity and diversity in science learning and what widening participation means for science education.
This is a companion book to Mediating Science Learning through ICT also published by RoutledgeFalmer.
Reconsidering Science Learning will be of particular interest to teachers on masters courses in science education and academics with an interest in science education.

part |2 pages

Part 1

chapter 1|1 pages

1 What is science?

Teaching science in secondary schools Michael Reiss

chapter |5 pages

The nature of science

chapter |1 pages

References

chapter |12 pages

Uncovering alternatives

chapter |4 pages

Part 2

chapter 2|17 pages

1 The child

chapter 2|9 pages

4 Narratives of science

chapter 2|15 pages

5 Preparing students for competent scientific practice

Implications of recent research in science and technology studies

chapter |4 pages

References

chapter 2|2 pages

6 Where’s the science?

Understanding the form and function of workplace science

chapter |4 pages

Theoretical underpinnings

chapter |11 pages

Method and analysis

chapter 2|6 pages

7 Laboratories

chapter |3 pages

Note

part |2 pages

Part 3

chapter 3|23 pages

1 Transcending cultural borders

Implications for science teaching

chapter |3 pages

Culture

chapter |1 pages

Note

chapter 3|1 pages

3 Defining ‘science’ in a multicultural world

Implications for science education

chapter |15 pages

Multicultural perspectives on science

chapter |4 pages

Conclusion

chapter |4 pages

References

part |2 pages

Part 4

chapter 4|15 pages

1 Science education

Research, practice and policy