The Need for a Paradigm Shift in Science Education for Post-Soviet Societies

Jack Holbrook

ISBN 10: 3631582870 / ISBN 13: 9783631582879

Published by Peter Lang, Peter Lang Mär 2009, 2009

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Neuware -This book explores the evidence for paradigm shifts in the context of science education. The articles draw attention to areas where there is a perceived need for a paradigm shift in post-Soviet countries if science education is to meet the goal of enhancing scientific literacy. Estonia, as an example of a faster developing country from those in the post-Soviet block, recognised the need to change its System when the economy allowed. Its first focus was in the area of technology. It was seen as vital to generate interest towards science for students studying in compulsory education. Inevitably scientific thinking plays an important role in the development of a society, and where post-Soviet countries are part of the European Union they also will need to see an important role of school science in preparing adults for a knowledge-based society. The paradigm shifts are thus seen in this light. 284 pp. Englisch.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Need for a Paradigm Shift in Science Education for Post-Soviet Societies
• Publisher: Peter Lang, Peter Lang Mär 2009
• Publication Date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3631582870
• ISBN 13: 9783631582879
• Binding: Buch
• Condition: Neu

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Synopsis

This book explores the evidence for paradigm shifts in the context of science education. The articles draw attention to areas where there is a perceived need for a paradigm shift in post-Soviet countries if science education is to meet the goal of enhancing scientific literacy. Estonia, as an example of a faster developing country from those in the post-Soviet block, recognised the need to change its System when the economy allowed. Its first focus was in the area of technology. It was seen as vital to generate interest towards science for students studying in compulsory education. Inevitably scientific thinking plays an important role in the development of a society, and where post-Soviet countries are part of the European Union they also will need to see an important role of school science in preparing adults for a knowledge-based society. The paradigm shifts are thus seen in this light.

About the Author

The Editors: Jack Holbrook is Professor for Science Education at the University of Tartu (Estonia).
Miia Rannikmäe is Professor for Science Education at the University of Tartu (Estonia).
Priit Reiska is Professor for Science Education at the University of Tallinn (Estonia).
Paul Ilsley is Professor for Adult Education at the University of Northern Illinois (USA).