Science Education: An International Course Companion

One of Keith's books is edited with Ben Akpan*:

Taber, K. S. & Akpan, B. (Eds.) (2017) Science Education: An international course companion. Rotterdam: Sense Publishers.

* Co-editor: Ben Akpan

This book comprises a wide range of scholarly essays introducing readers to key topics and issues in science education. Science education has become a well established field in its own right, with a vast literature, and many active areas of scholarship. Science Education: An International Course Companion offers an entry point for students seeking a sound but introductory understanding of the key perspectives and areas of thinking in science education. Each account is self-contained and offers a scholarly and research- informed introduction to a particular topic, theme, or perspective, with both citations to key literature and recommendations for more advanced reading. 

Science Education: An International Course Companion allows readers (such as those preparing for school science teaching, or seeking more advanced specialist qualifications) to obtain a broad familiarity with key issues across the field as well as guiding wider reading about particular topics of interest. The book therefore acts as a reader to support learning across courses in science education internationally. The broad coverage of topics is such that that the book will support students following a diverse range of courses and qualifications. The comprehensive nature of the book will allow course leaders and departments to nominate the book as the key reader to support students – their core 'course companion' in science education.

Chapters:

1. Science Education as a Field of Scholarship
2. Reflecting the Nature of Science in Science Education
3. History and Nature of Science in Science Education
4. Beliefs and Science Education
5. Epistemic Practices and Scientific Practices in Science Education
6. Interdisciplinarity and Science Education
7. Learning Theories in Science Education
8. Scientific Reasoning During Inquiry: Teaching for Metacognition
9. The Nature of Student Conceptions in Science
10. Tacit Knowledge in Science Education: The Role of Intuition and Insight in Teaching and Learning Science
11. Developing Visual/Spatial Thinking in Science Education
12. Language, Discourse, Argumentation, and Science Education
13. Curriculum Development in Science Education
14. Science Curriculum Development Initiatives
15. Curriculum Implementation in Science Education
16. Curriculum Implications of the Integration of Mathematics into Science
17. Integrating Engineering Concepts and Practices into Science Education: Challenges and Opportunities
18. Essential Instructional Practices for Science Teaching
19. Inquiry-Based Science Education
20. Models and Modelling in Science and Science Education
21. Context-Based Teaching and Socio-Scientific Issues
22. Assessment in Science Education
23. Teaching and Learning Physics
24. Teaching and Learning Chemistry
25. Teaching and Learning Biology
26. The Role of Laboratory in Science Teaching and Learning
27. Emerging Technologies and Science Teaching
28. 21st Century Skills and Science Learning Environments
29. Minds-On Practical Work for Effective Science Learning
30. Educational Visits and Science Education
31. Learning Science in Informal Contexts
32. Public Understanding of Science
33. Equity in Science Education
34. Science Education and Indigenous Learners
35. Science Education for Gifted Learners
36. Science Education for Sustainable Development
37. Pedagogical Content Knowledge
38. Teacher Preparation for Science Education
39. Research Perspectives and Skills for Science Education
40. Further Professional Development of Teachers
41. National and International Linkages for Science Education through Science Teacher Associations