Debates in Science Education

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.

Justin Dillon is Professor of Science and Environmental Education at UCL. He was President of the European Science Education Research Association from 2007-11 and is currently President of the UK National Association for Environmental Education.

Mike Watts is Professor of Education at Brunel University London. He was awarded a National Teaching Fellowship in 2005, is a Fellow of the Institute of Physics and is a council member of the National Conference of University Professors.