附註:Includes bibliographical references and index.
1. The science curriculum : what is it for? / Tony Turner -- 2. Teaching science in a multicultural, multi-faith society / Michael Reiss -- 3. The irresistible rise of the nature of science in science curricula / Bert Sorsby -- 4. Primary science : a second-class core subject? / Judith Roden -- 5. Balanced science : a battle still to be won? / John Sears -- 6. Lifelong learning in science : dream or reality? / Vanessa Barker -- 7. Understanding evidence in investigations : the way to a more relevant curriculum? / Sandra Duggan and Richard Gott -- 8. SC1 : beyond the fair test / Rod Watson, Anne Goldsworthy and Valerie Wood-Robinson -- 9. Numeracy in science : understanding the misunderstandings / Graham Lenton and Brenda Stevens -- 10. Developing the literate scientist / Pauline Hoyle and Caroline Stone -- 11. Health education is unavoidable / Sheila Turner -- 12. The use of cognitive ability testing to set targets / Pat O'Brien -- 13. Drowning in numbers? The need for formative assessment / Pete Sorensen -- 14. Between the idea and the reality falls the shadow : provision for primary-secondary science curricular continuity / Ruth Jarman -- 15. Children's attitudes to science : beyond the men in white coats / Pat Bricheno, Jane Johnston and John Sears -- 16. Non-judgemental differentiation : teaching and learning styles for the future / Jasmin Chapman, Paul Hamer and John Sears -- 17. Are gender differences in achievement avoidable? / Patricia Murphy -- 18. Ability grouping : what is the evidence? / Laura Sukhnandan -- 19. A challenging curriculum for the more able pupil / Pat O'Brien -- 20. Science for all : the challenge of inclusion / Sheila Peterson, Judy Williams and Pete Sorensen -- 21. Information and communications technology in science education : a long gestation / Phil Poole.
摘要:"Issues in Science Teaching covers a range of issues which will interest teachers at all phases in the education system. How should science education progress? What are the needs of the next generation of prospective scientists? How can we develop and support a scientifically literate society?" "The issues discussed include: the nature and purposes of science education in a multicultural society; the role and purposes of investigational work in science education; assessment, curriculum progression and pupil attitudes to their science experience; supporting basic skills development in literacy, numeracy and ICT through science teaching; supporting cross-curricular work through science teaching; and taking account of individual differences, including ability, special needs, learning style and the case for inclusion." "The chapters are strongly based on current research and are intended to stimulate and broaden debate among student teachers, newly qualified teachers, science coordinators, classroom teachers, aspiring or practising heads of science and teacher educators."--Jacket
