Pt.1. Context for Diversity and Equity in Science Education
An Overview of Student Diversity and Science Outcomes
Student Diversity
Science Outcomes
Summary
Activities
Conceptual grounding and policy context
Theoretical perspectives guiding this book
Views of science : is science independent of culture? High-stakes testing and accountability policies
ESOL, bilingual eduction, and home language policies
Urban schooling
Summary
Activities
Pt.2. Classroom Practices
Science Learning and Student Diversity
Factors Related to Science Achievement and Career Choice
Scientific Reasoning and Argumentation
Cultural Beliefs and Practices
Sociopolitical Process of Science Learning
Identity, Discourse, and Third (or Hybrid) Space
Summary
Activities
Science Instruction and Student Diversity
Cognitively based science instruction
Culturally congruent science instruction
Sociopolitical process of science instruction
Science instruction to promote cultural and science learner identity
English language and literacy in science instruction
Summary
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Science curriculum and student diversity
Culturally Relevant Science Curriculum
Science Curriculum for Students in Low-SES Settings
Science Curriculum for English Language Learners
Summary
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Science Assessment and Student Diversity
Science Assessment with Culturally Diverse Student Groups
Science Assessment with English Language Learners
Summary
Activities
P.3. School and Home Environments
Science Teacher Education and Student Diversity
Teacher Preparation
Teacher Professional Development with English
Language Learners
Summary
Activities
Educational Policies and Student Diversity
School Organization
Educational Policies
Summary
Activities
Home Connections and Student Diversity
Families and Home Environments
School Science and Community Connections
Summary
Activities
Pt.4. Call for Action
Conclusions and Research Agenda
Theoretical and methodical Issues in the Literature
Key Findings in the Literature
Research Agenda
Summary
Activities
Educational Practices and Policies
Educational Practices
Educational Policies
Summary
Activities.