Representations of Nature of Science in School Science Textbooks - 9781138122406

Taylor & Francis

Representations of Nature of Science in School Science TextbooksA Global Perspective\nAuthor(s): Christine McDonald, Fouad Abd-El-Khalick\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781138122406, 978-1138122406\nSynopsis\nBringing 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.