Contemporary science curricula in Australian schools
Edited book (chapter)
Chapter Title | Contemporary science curricula in Australian schools |
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Book Chapter Category | Edited book (chapter) |
ERA Publisher ID | 1092 |
Book Title | The Art of Teaching Science: A comprehensive guide to the teaching of secondary school science |
Authors | Dawson, Vaille (Author) and Fitzgerald, Angela (Author) |
Editors | Dawson, Vaille, Venville, Grady and Donovan, Jennifer |
Edition | 3rd edition |
Page Range | 69-83 |
Chapter Number | 5 |
Number of Pages | 15 |
Year | 2019 |
Publisher | Allen & Unwin |
Place of Publication | Crows Nest, Australia |
ISBN | 9781760871659 |
Abstract | A quality education in science is a crucial outcome of schooling. All young people need a deep understanding of how the practice of science enables humans to make sense of the world around them. The knowledge produced by science allows us to solve problems and make informed, evidence-based judgements to improve our lives and that of others. For example, our understanding of science allows us to develop drugs to treat diseases, build telescopes to search the outermost parts of the Universe, predict weather patterns and explain why certain chemicals react with each other in predictable ways. Many of the global problems facing humanity (e.g., climate change, food and energy shortages) require science and technology-based solutions. |
Keywords | science; curriculum; secondary schools; Australia |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 390113. Science, technology and engineering curriculum and pedagogy |
390306. Secondary education | |
Byline Affiliations | University of Western Australia |
School of Education | |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q5wxw/contemporary-science-curricula-in-australian-schools
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