Representations of Nature of Science in School Science Textbooks

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Representations of Nature of Science in School Science Textbooks

Author	: Christine V. McDonald
File Size	: 47,6 Mb
Publisher	: Taylor & Francis
Language	: English
Release Date	: 21 April 2017
ISBN	: 9781317307273
Pages	: 242 pages

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Representations of Nature of Science in School Science Textbooks by Christine V. McDonald Book PDF Summary

Bringing together international research on nature of science (NOS) representations in science textbooks, the unique analyses presented in this volume provides a global perspective on NOS from elementary to college level and discusses the practical implications in various regions across the globe. Contributing authors highlight the similarities and differences in NOS representations and provide recommendations for future science textbooks. This comprehensive analysis is a definitive reference work for the field of science education.

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