(Ebook) Debates in Science Education by Justin Dillon, Mike Watts ISBN 9780367685140, 0367685140

(Ebook) Debates in Science Education by Justin Dillon, Mike Watts ISBN 9780367685140, 0367685140

This fully revised second edition ofDebates in Science Educationexplores 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 educationsustainability and climate changescience and sensitive issuesequity and diversityscience and sex educationscience and religionscience and pedagogy (including science inquiry)transition from primary to secondary schoolEncouraging 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.