Cross-cultural Comparisons of Science Education - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 13: 9798369357439

Publisher: Information Science Reference, 2025

Synopsis

Science education varies across cultures, influenced by factors like educational philosophy, societal values, economic conditions, and historical contexts. Cross-cultural comparisons of science education offer valuable insights into how different countries approach the teaching of scientific concepts and skills, as well as the outcomes they achieve. These comparisons reveal the diverse ways in which science is integrated into curricula, the teaching methods used, and the resources available to both educators and students. By examining the strengths and challenges of various educational systems, we can better understand how cultural contexts shape students' engagement with science, their ability to critically think, and the overall impact on scientific literacy. Such comparisons provide opportunities for mutual learning and the potential to improve science education globally by adopting the best practices from different cultural settings. Cross-Cultural Comparisons of Science Education examines the problems involved in cross-cultural comparisons in science education by drawing on past studies investigating cultural differences. It explores teaching practices and student learning outcomes, considering different concepts of quality teaching and the impact of cultural characteristics on science education. This book covers topics such as mathematics, sociology, and teacher training, and is a useful resource for sociologists, educators, academicians, researchers, and scientists.

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About the Authors

Mohamed A. Shahat is an Associate Professor of science education at Sultan Qaboos University (SQU), Oman, and at Aswan University (AU), Egypt. He earned his Ph.D. in science education from the University of Duisburg-Essen, Germany. He attained a post-doctoral fellowship at the University of Duisburg-Essen. Currently, he is leading various national research projects, including STEM education at SQU. He participated in multiple national and international conferences. He published articles in national and international journals. He published chapters in regional and global edited books. He is a member of different national and international journal editorial boards. He has also been awarded other teaching and research awards.

Sulaiman M. Al-Balushi is a professor of science education at Sultan Qaboos University (SQU) in Oman. He is the director of the Quality Assurance Office at Sultan Qaboos University. He served as the Dean of the College of Education (SQU) for six years (2014-2020) and was a visiting scholar at the University of Exeter (2020-2021). He contributed mainly to leading the SQU College of Education to attain international academic accreditation by NCATE in the USA in 2016. He is also a member of the Board of the Oman Academic Accreditation Authority (OAAA) and a member of different journal advisory and editorial boards. He has also been awarded various national and international university teaching, research, and reviewing awards.

Edition details

• Publisher: Information Science Reference
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798369357439
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 350
• Editor: Shahat Mohamed A., Al-balushi Sulaiman M.