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.

Reviews

"Offering a plurality of voices with international viewpoints, this edited volume captures the sometimes-troubling state of elementary science education. This resource may be helpful for science teacher educators, advanced graduate students preparing to conduct research in this field, and school policy makers employing research-based decision-making strategies. Highly recommended."
-CHOICE

Book Information
ISBN 9780805842920
Author Ken Appleton
Format Paperback
Page Count 380
Imprint Routledge
Publisher Taylor & Francis Inc
Weight(grams) 498g