Values in Science Education | The Shifting Sands

Deborah Corrigan (u. a.)

ISBN 10: 3030421740 / ISBN 13: 9783030421748

Published by Springer, 2021

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Values in Science Education | The Shifting Sands | Deborah Corrigan (u. a.) | Taschenbuch | xiv | Englisch | 2021 | Springer | EAN 9783030421748 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Springer Verlag GmbH, Tiergartenstr. 17, 69121 Heidelberg, juergen[dot]hartmann[at]springer[dot]com | Anbieter: preigu.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Values in Science Education | The Shifting Sands
• Publisher: Springer
• Publication Date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3030421740
• ISBN 13: 9783030421748
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 235W x 155H x 14D millimeters 235 millimeters width by 155 millimeters height by 14 millimeters depth
• Weight: 376 grams
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Synopsis

Brings together leading international researchers in the field

Presents a cohesive volume of cutting-edge ideas within the field

Incorporates ideas and perspectives from a wide range of cultural contexts and traditions

About the Author

Deborah Corrigan is a Professor of Science Education and Director of Education Futures at Monash University. After working as a chemistry and biology teacher, she has worked at Monash University in chemistry and science education, particularly in teacher preparation. Her research interests include industry and technology links with science, curriculum design,  science and STEM education policy and the values that underpin science education. However, her main research interest remains improving the quality of chemistry and science education so that it is relevant to students.

Cathy Buntting is a Senior Research Fellow at the University of Waikato. She has a background in biochemistry and science education research and is director of the New Zealand Science Learning Hub, a large online portal linking the science and education sectors. Recent research projects have focused on students’ futures thinking and the use of digital technologies in education.  

AngelaFitzgerald is an Associate Professor in Primary Science Education at University of Southern Queensland and has been involved in science education in primary and secondary settings as a teacher and teacher educator for 15 years, many of those at Monash University. Her research focuses mainly on supporting primary pre- and in-service teachers in developing their confidence and competence in science learning and teaching.

Alister Jones is a Research Professor and Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor of the University of Waikato, New Zealand. He is a Strategic Advisor for the New Zealand Science Learning Hub, and Director of a number of education-related companies. He has been consulted on educational development in New Zealand, Australia, the UK, USA, Hong Kong, Chile and Thailand.