Dilemmas of Science Teaching Perspectives on Problems of Practice

Dilemmas of Science Teaching offers a unique exploration of sixteen contemporary issues in science education, in a distinctive format. Each chapter focuses on a real life case study from the classroom, written by a teacher. The issues arising are then discussed by leading international academics, placing the everyday classroom dilemma within a wider theoretical context. The book is divided into four parts: Dilemmas about science: the nature and laws of science, the role of the laboratory in school science Dilemmas about difference: issues of gender, equity, culture and ethnicity and power in the classroom Dilemmas about representation: the use of textbooks, the role of questioning, using analogies and student reports Dilemmas about teaching and learning: ethics, constructivism, curriculum change, teaching out of field and science for all. Dilemmas of Science Teaching is an exciting and accessible book that will be essential reading for anyone involved in science education. Student teacWallace, John is the author of 'Dilemmas of Science Teaching Perspectives on Problems of Practice' with ISBN 9780415237628 and ISBN 0415237629.