Author : Glen S. Aikenhead
Release : 2006
Genre : Education
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 349/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Science Education for Everyday Life by : Glen S. Aikenhead
Download or read book Science Education for Everyday Life written by Glen S. Aikenhead. This book was released on 2006. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a comprehensive overview of humanistic approaches to science. Approaches that connect students to broader human concerns in their everyday life and culture. Glen Aikenhead, an expert in the field of culturally sensitive science education, summarizes major worldwide historical findings; focuses on present thinking; and offers evidence in support of classroom practice. This highly accessible text covers curriculum policy, teaching materials, teacher orientations, teacher education, student learning, culture studies, and future research.