Science Education for Teacher Trainees and In-service Teachers Engelska 2008

This book in the field of science education, offers a modern approach to education and construction of the school science curriculum. It lays emphasis on the role of science in transforming the thinking and behaviour pattern of students. The book explains the philosophy of the processes of science teaching with a focus on values as an integral part of the programme, examination and evaluation in science education, and generalizations regarding the learning processes and their implications for science education. Topics such as methods of science teaching, laboratory facilities, objective-based science curriculum development, and interdisciplinary and integrated approach to science teaching at the school level are discussed in detail. Besides, the topics such as Action Research and Forgotten Silent Majority have also been incorporated to encourage excellence in science education among academics.