This study describes the climate and ethos for science teaching in British Columbia by examining policies and practices in the classrooms, schools, and districts. The team visited 60 classrooms in eight districts and observed science classes in both English and French immersion at Grades 4, 7, and 10, as well as in English at Grade 3. The study was carried out as part of the 1991 Science Assessment. This report describes the study and the rationale for it; the methodology; historical and theoretical perspectives; the support for science; the association of science and secondary language learning; the pattern of science teaching in B.C.; and students' and teachers' views of science and science teaching.
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In English and French. - Parallel French title: Mesurer les râsultats scolaires. - Part of the project on International indicators of education systems [INES]
“This is overwhelmingly a valuable book - particularly in the context of science education in the UK. It is a book that deserves to be read more widely by science teachers, particularly those who seek not simply to extend their repertoire of teaching techniques, but who wish to place these techniques upon a sound academic footing.” Educational Review "I have greatly enjoyed reading through Science Education for Citizenship. It is extremely informative and contains much of value. We will definitely be putting it on our MA in Science Education reading list." Dr Michael Reiss, Institute of Education, University of London This innovative book explores the effective teaching and learning of issues relating to the impact of science in society. Research case studies are used to examine the advantages and problems as science teachers try new learning approaches, including ethical analysis, use of media-reports, peer-group decision-making discussions and community projects. This book: offers practical guidance in devising learning goals and suitable learning and assessment strategies helps teachers to provide students with the skills and understanding needed to address these multi-faceted issues explores the nature and place of socio-scientific issues in the curriculum and the support necessary for effective teaching Science Education for Citizenship supports science teachers, citizenship teachers and other educators as they help students to develop the skills and understanding to deal with complex everyday issues.
Educational researchers are bound to see this as a timely work. It brings together the work of leading experts in argumentation in science education. It presents research combining theoretical and empirical perspectives relevant for secondary science classrooms. Since the 1990s, argumentation studies have increased at a rapid pace, from stray papers to a wealth of research exploring ever more sophisticated issues. It is this fact that makes this volume so crucial.