Elementary Science Teacher Education: International Perspectives on Contemporary Issues and Practice - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0805842918 ISBN 13: 9780805842913

Publisher: Routledge, 2005

Synopsis

Co-Published with the Association For Science Teacher Education.

Reflecting recent policy and standards initiatives, emerging research agendas, and key innovations, this volume provides a contemporary overview of important developments and issues that have that have in recent years shaped elementary science education pre-service courses and professional development, and practices that are shaping future directions in the field. Contributors from several countries who are actively engaged in research and design in elementary science education address:
*Conceptual issues which impinge on contemporary science teacher education;
*Intersections of content, pedagogy, and practice; and
*Professional development as a contextualized practice.

Elementary Science Teacher Education: International Perspectives on Contemporary Issues and Practice offers a clear picture of the current state of the field and directions for the future--to the benefit of elementary science teacher educators, aspiring teacher educators, school policy makers, other professionals involved in science education and, ultimately, the millions of elementary school children who will gain from improved practice.

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About the Author

Ken Appleton

Edition details

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0805842918
• ISBN 13: 9780805842913
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 380
• Editor: Appleton Ken