ABSTRACT
Those concerned about science education are now, more than ever before, building a science of science education (complete with an array of methodologies, paradigms, and underlying purposes), and an engineering of science education (complete with technological tools, models, and a commitment to trial and refinement). Participants representing the broad range of disciplines concerned with science education have come together at two conferences supported by the National Science Foundation to foster the science and engineering of science education. This chapter identifies key issues raised at the most recent conference, communicates a sense of the discussion that ensued, and summarizes recommendations that will make such discussions more integral to the field and will encourage investigations likely to lead to major improvement in the practice of science education.
