In this article we assert a potential research agenda for the teaching and learning of science
as inquiry as part of the JRST series on reform in science education. Drawing on the …

By convention, school science has traditionally aimed to prepare students for the next level
of science courses, ultimately funnelling students into careers associated with science and …

This article discusses the concept of pedagogical content knowledge (PCK) within the
context of science teaching. First, an attempt is made to define this concept within the …

In this article, professional development in the context of the current reforms in science
education is discussed from the perspective of developing teachers' practical knowledge. It …

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

We conducted a laboratory‐based randomized control study to examine the effectiveness of
inquiry‐based instruction. We also disaggregated the data by student demographic …

The survey presented in this article examines current teachers' beliefs and attitudes towards
information and communication technologies (ICT) in education. A total of 1165 primary and …

There is widespread concern for the situation of school physics regarding recruitment,
contents, teaching methods, etc. In this study based on questionnaire and focus group data …

ABSTRACT The Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) were designed to address
poor science and math performance in United States schools by inculcating globally …

The purpose of this paper is to present an argument for developing science teacher
education programs that examine teachers' beliefs about multicultural issues and their …