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Table of Contents
Intro
Contents
Notes on Contributors
List of Figures
List of Tables
Introduction: So Many Challenges-So Many Choices (In Science Education)
Then, The COVID-19 Pandemic
References
The Drive for Impact: Science Education in the Quantum Age
Introduction
The Analysis of Deliberative Rhetoric
The Circumstances, Goals, and Actions Underpinning Australia's Quantum Age of Science
Circumstances: The Drive Toward the Quantum Age
Goals: Economic Growth and Geo-physical Security Through Critical Technologies
Actions: The Drive for Impact Through Investment in Quantum Technology
The Next Steps for Science Education in Australia
Future Challenges and Opportunities for Science Educators
References
Teaching Science That Is Inquiry-Based: Practices and Principles
Introduction
Inquiry-Based Science: What the Evidence Says
Inquiry-Based Science: Some Challenges
The 5E Model
Cooperating to Learn
Scientific Literacy
Scientific Discourse
Concluding Remarks
References
Educating About Mass Vaccinations in a Post-Truth Era
Introduction
The History of Vaccine Development
Anti-Vaccination Movement and the Media
Social Media
The Role of Education
Formal Education Using School Curricula
Less Formal Approaches
Conclusions
References
A Perspective on Drivers Impacting Science Teacher Preparation in Developing Countries
Introduction
Theoretical Framework
Context of Study
Data Collection and Analysis
Findings and Interpretations
Building an Education System Following Independence
Influences From Developed Countries
Program Accreditation and Autonomy
Competition
Conclusion
Neoliberal and Complex Systems Approaches
Social Justice
Looking Forward
Appendix
References
Everyday Science for Building Schoolchildren's Informed Agency for Action
Introduction
Agency
Elementary Education Reforms for Teaching Science in Australia
Science in Context for Elementary Science Specialists
Instructional Design
Brief Outline of Science in Context for Primary Science Specialists Course Contents
Pre-service Teachers' Perceptions of the Course 'Science in Context for Primary Science Specialists'
Increasing Pre-service Teachers' Self-Confidence for Science Teaching
Sam
Sally
Increasing Pre-service Teachers' Self-confidence for Teaching Sustainability
Pre-service Teachers' Agency Through Inquiry Teaching
Discussion
References
Pre-service Elementary Teachers as Game Designers: Emotional Experiences from the Field
Introduction
Contextualizing Science Learning Games
Considering Emotional Experiences of Pre-service Teachers
Methodology
PSTs' Emotional Experiences Shift When Designing and Implementing a Science Game Activity
Contents
Notes on Contributors
List of Figures
List of Tables
Introduction: So Many Challenges-So Many Choices (In Science Education)
Then, The COVID-19 Pandemic
References
The Drive for Impact: Science Education in the Quantum Age
Introduction
The Analysis of Deliberative Rhetoric
The Circumstances, Goals, and Actions Underpinning Australia's Quantum Age of Science
Circumstances: The Drive Toward the Quantum Age
Goals: Economic Growth and Geo-physical Security Through Critical Technologies
Actions: The Drive for Impact Through Investment in Quantum Technology
The Next Steps for Science Education in Australia
Future Challenges and Opportunities for Science Educators
References
Teaching Science That Is Inquiry-Based: Practices and Principles
Introduction
Inquiry-Based Science: What the Evidence Says
Inquiry-Based Science: Some Challenges
The 5E Model
Cooperating to Learn
Scientific Literacy
Scientific Discourse
Concluding Remarks
References
Educating About Mass Vaccinations in a Post-Truth Era
Introduction
The History of Vaccine Development
Anti-Vaccination Movement and the Media
Social Media
The Role of Education
Formal Education Using School Curricula
Less Formal Approaches
Conclusions
References
A Perspective on Drivers Impacting Science Teacher Preparation in Developing Countries
Introduction
Theoretical Framework
Context of Study
Data Collection and Analysis
Findings and Interpretations
Building an Education System Following Independence
Influences From Developed Countries
Program Accreditation and Autonomy
Competition
Conclusion
Neoliberal and Complex Systems Approaches
Social Justice
Looking Forward
Appendix
References
Everyday Science for Building Schoolchildren's Informed Agency for Action
Introduction
Agency
Elementary Education Reforms for Teaching Science in Australia
Science in Context for Elementary Science Specialists
Instructional Design
Brief Outline of Science in Context for Primary Science Specialists Course Contents
Pre-service Teachers' Perceptions of the Course 'Science in Context for Primary Science Specialists'
Increasing Pre-service Teachers' Self-Confidence for Science Teaching
Sam
Sally
Increasing Pre-service Teachers' Self-confidence for Teaching Sustainability
Pre-service Teachers' Agency Through Inquiry Teaching
Discussion
References
Pre-service Elementary Teachers as Game Designers: Emotional Experiences from the Field
Introduction
Contextualizing Science Learning Games
Considering Emotional Experiences of Pre-service Teachers
Methodology
PSTs' Emotional Experiences Shift When Designing and Implementing a Science Game Activity