Teaching Science in Secondary Schools A Reader
Teaching Science in Secondary Schools A Reader by Sandra Amos, published by Psychology Press in 2002, is a comprehensive resource that spans 284 pages. This book serves as a companion to Aspects of Teaching Secondary Science, providing an overview of key issues surrounding the nature of science and its integration into the school curriculum. It critically examines how science is represented in educational settings and discusses recent curriculum initiatives and developments.
Readers will find a structured exploration of various aspects of science education, including the active role of students as learners who construct their own meanings from experiences. The book also emphasizes the importance of research in science education, featuring examples of research papers and highlighting the potential for collaboration between teachers and researchers to enhance classroom effectiveness. This edition is presented in English and is designed for those interested in education, teaching methodologies, and the intersection of science and technology in secondary schooling.
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A companion to Aspects of Teaching Secondary Science, the first section of this reader provides an overview of the key issues, discussing the nature of science and its role in the school curriculum. The second section goes on to examine critically the ways in which science is reflected in the school curriculum, while the third section discusses recent curriculum initiatives and developments. Turning the focus from what is taught on to who is taught, section four shows that students are very much active learners in the classroom, making sense of their experiences and constructing their own meanings. The final section covers the role of research in science education, giving examples of research papers and considering how productive collaboration between teachers and researchers can impact upon the effectiveness of classroom practice.
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