Routledge Representations of Nature of Science in School Science Textbooks: A Global Perspective (Teaching and Learning in Science Series)

Product Description 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. Review "It can be concluded that the book is informative, insightful, and relevant for those who wish to keep up with the latest research on the representation of NOS in the science textbooks." - Myint Swe Khine, Science & Education About the Author Christine V. McDonald is Senior Lecturer in Science Education, School of Education and Professional Studies, Griffith University, Australia. Fouad Abd-El-Khalick is Dean and Professor, School of Education, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, USA.