Exploring one of the central themes in science education theory, this volume examines how science education can be considered as a scientific activity within a

This book provides a comprehensive overview of humanistic approaches to science. Approaches that connect students to broader human concerns in their everyday li

Learning progressions – descriptions of increasingly sophisticated ways of thinking about or understanding a topic (National Research Council, 2007) – repre

Science, engineering, and technology permeate nearly every facet of modern life and hold the key to solving many of humanity's most pressing current and future

This book combines reports on and reflection of best practice in improving progression and continuity of teaching and learning in science - particularly at the